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Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee)

Thematic Focus Areas

Refugees
Women & Girls
Global Health
We work closely with refugees, trafficked persons, and economic migrants to co-design solutions that help them build full and fulfilling lives.
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EIN

36-3241033

CFC Number

11109

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Dilsa Sanchez (HIAS) plays with a migrant child during a group conversation inside the Hias support tent in the Migration reception center of Lajas Blancas, Darien province, Panama. July 31, 2023.
In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide. This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to support those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a better future.  At Global Impact, we are proud to highlight and support organizations that are making a significant...

Charity Photos

  • Charity: Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee)
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Photo Credit: Nyabiheke & Mahama Camps/Rwanda/Alight

  • Charity: Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee)
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Photo Credit: Alight/Rwanda

  • Charity: Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee)
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Photo Credit: Alight/Rwanda

Charity Videos

Charity Impact

On Day 181, a small group of young people made history in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. These 25 youth – from Congo, Burundi, Eritrea – came together to form the very first Rotary Club in a refugee camp. After 112 years and about 31,000 clubs established, the Nakivale Rotaractors (youth Rotarians) will now go down in history as the first all-refugee club ever.
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