Who We Are

Alight, formerly the American Refugee Committee, has empowered displaced communities since 1978. We aim to walk alongside displaced people, co-creating impactful programs and services tailored to their unique needs. Instead of referring to them as "beneficiaries," we proudly call them our "customers," emphasising their agency in shaping decisions that affect their lives. We strive to amplify our global reach and impact with our four affiliates.

Our Vision and Context

In a world where over 120 million people are displaced due to conflict, persecution, and climate change, Alight is committed to addressing this growing crisis. Women and children, often the most vulnerable, face compounding challenges in these situations. As instability and climate change exacerbate displacement, our work becomes more critical than ever—ensuring a future where dignity, joy, and purpose are within reach for all.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to building meaningful lives for the displaced by meeting basic needs and creating opportunities for joy, dignity, connection, and purpose.

Our Approach

At Alight, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work with displaced communities through a human-centred, co-creative approach, trusting their insight and expertise to design solutions that genuinely work for them. This innovative model sets us apart, ensuring that our programs resonate with the voices and needs of those we serve.

Alight, established in 1978 as the American Refugee Committee, works alongside displaced people
to co-create high-quality services and programs that address their needs. We refer to the displaced
as our "customers" instead of “bene􀃞ciaries" as a reminder that their voices guide our decisions. We
also work closely with four af􀃞liates to expand our impact around the world.
Alight works hand in hand with refugees and displaced communities through their entire journey, from
initial support to long-term stability. Our 2,300 humanitarians co-create solutions with and for more
than 4 million people in over 20 countries every year. We do this by working closely with them to
address their needs, developing local partnerships to build resilience, and amplifying the efforts of
donors who make abundance happen.
Vision: To inspire and unleash abundance in every person by being the best at co-creating with
displaced people. Together, we will unlock robust pathways in the service of rede􀃞ning quality in our
industry.
Mission: Alight’s mission is to build a meaningful life for and with the displaced. Not simply addressing
basic needs, but building a life 􀃞lled with joy, dignity, connection, and purpose.
Our Values: Be human centered, bravely be better, 􀃞nd others, do the doable, choose optimism, start
with giving, spark joy.