We build a meaningful life for and with the displaced. When we find people displaced from their homes, countries, or lives, our instinct may be to focus only on their basic needs. And that is essential. But it’s also not a life. A life is filled with joy, dignity, connection, and purpose. And that’s what we aim to build.

Now, we're taking the next big step on a journey to unleash and put into action that same abundant belief. This year, American Refugee Committee will become Alight. We’re the same organization with the same people doing the same critical work – providing health care and clean water, shelter, protection, and economic opportunity to more than 3.5 million people in 17 countries each year. But in solidarity with the people we serve who are too often defined by a single dark moment in their lives, we’re dropping the label ‘refugee.’



 

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.