Alight works for and with communities displaced by conflict, climate change, and social and economic exclusion, with special attention on women and girls.
Taking a collaborative, human-centered approach, we address essential needs such as healthcare, clean water, shelter, and protection, and provide livelihood programming and education.
Our 2,300 humanitarians serve more than 4 million people in over 20 countries every year.
received health care and lifesaving medicines
were reached with gender-based violence prevention and care
received clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education
received food and nutrition education
were assisted in starting jobs and provided with livelihood opportunities
Our 5-year strategy redefines humanitarian standards by focusing on co-creating solutions alongside the communities we serve and employing insights to deliver high-quality services to them.
READ THE PLAN ↗Our theory of change reflects Alight's evolution as a humanitarian organization focused on co-creating with people on their displacement journey to rebuild lives of dignity, self-sufficiency, and joy.
READ THE THEORY OF CHANGE ↗The best solutions come from the brilliance of the people who live them Eastern Congo Initiative was founded a decade ago by Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams to support community-based organizations solving the largest challenges facing Congolese people. ECI now also operates Asili, the social business platform Alight co-designed with Congolese communities to create world-class service infrastructure for those who need it most.
LEARN MORE ↗The best solutions come from the brilliance of the people who live them Eastern Congo Initiative was founded a decade ago by Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams to support community-based organizations solving the largest challenges facing Congolese people. ECI now also operates Asili, the social business platform Alight co-designed with Congolese communities to create world-class service infrastructure for those who need it most.
LEARN MORE ↗The best solutions come from the brilliance of the people who live them Eastern Congo Initiative was founded a decade ago by Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams to support community-based organizations solving the largest challenges facing Congolese people. ECI now also operates Asili, the social business platform Alight co-designed with Congolese communities to create world-class service infrastructure for those who need it most.
LEARN MORE ↗The best solutions come from the brilliance of the people who live them Eastern Congo Initiative was founded a decade ago by Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams to support community-based organizations solving the largest challenges facing Congolese people. ECI now also operates Asili, the social business platform Alight co-designed with Congolese communities to create world-class service infrastructure for those who need it most.
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