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 HELP US SEND FUNDS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AID ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE

One Light Global is partnering with several groups working on the ground in Ukraine to provide rapid response humanitarian aid to victims of war.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN UKRAINE?

On Thursday, February 24th 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, displacing over 4 millions citizens and causing an immense humanitarian crisis. Over 2.5 Million Ukrainians, the vast majority women and children, have fled the country. Men aged 18 to 60 have been banned from leaving, armed and required to stay in the region to fight. Over a dozen cities have been attacked, and key airports and infrastructure occupied, including Chernobyl. Innocent civilians, including children, elderly and the infirm are being left without food, shelter, medical aid, access to water and other basic necessities. For Europe it is a crisis unparalleled since WWII.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY - Bidi Bidi Refugee Camp, Uganda

Bidi Bidi, in Uganda, is one of the newest and largest refugee camps in the world.  Over 300,000 people live here, mainly South Sudanese refugees fleeing war and famine, 80% are women and children. 2 million refugees live in Uganda.

We are building the first ever sustainable village inside a refugee camp to address the inability of aid to provide basic necessities for residents. We hope this will be a new model for looking at camps as new cities and constructing them responsibly in the future.

IMPACT

• Eliminating dependence on outside aid

• Creating a resource hub for collaborative innovation and community solutions

• Vocational and entrepreneurial training center - creation of a new economy

• Innovative and trauma informed education space

• Food security through sustainable agriculture and permaculture

• Rethinking the way that refugee camps are built - eco-friendly and inspirational architecture design

• Providing emergency aid: food, clothing, baby supplies

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ONE LIGHT GLOBAL COVID SUPPORT

COVID-19 on HOPI NATION

COVID-19 cases have been rising rapidly on Hopi Nation again in 2021.

Our indigenous communities have suffered from pandemics before and are extremely vulnerable due to living situations, health issues, limited access to fresh foods and many other factors effecting native peoples. Hopi Nation is surrounded surrounded by Navajo Nation, which is also being widely effected and has had high numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There have been many deaths as well as hospitalization of numerous village residents. The loss of elders and the depth of knowledge that they possess can be devastating to indigenous culture and to future generations.

We are a small team and work with elders of various clans based around, but not limited to Shungopavi Village on Second Mesa. Since the Nation began to experience the effects of the pandemic and knowing full well the dangers of such a wide spread situation to a small and at risk population, we have asked for support from our amazing supporters and One Light family to raise funds especially for essential food supplies, water, immune support, sanitary goods, supply of much needed masks and more. To each and every one of you that have given so generously, we thank you.

The response has been truly inspiring and as the Nation has been on lockdown for months, we have been able to do large food and supply drops, that have assisted anywhere from 50-200 families.

We send prayers and respect to all of the various organizations, groups, councils, and wider public who are supporting and working for the safety of indigenous and all peoples during this time. To the incredible and tireless group of elders with which we have the privilege of working with for the future of the Hopi children and all life, we honor you.

To support the Hopi Nation visit our fundraiser page to find out more & to contribute in any way you can:

https://www.facebook.com/donate/3385297171504674/

Visit : KUYI 88.1FM Hopi Radio for the latest updates from all villages on Hopi Nation.

https://www.kuyi.net/?fbclid=IwAR03Xp5td5uZE1RjUM2lZVmnbulIevYqhshy_RpgqD9grFAhG5WvYnl5cJU

​There are so many thankyou’s .. we’d especially like to thanks all those who took the time to make and donate masks

including DHVANI.com

Verde Valley Sanctuary - Sedona

*UPDATE ON COVID-19 RELIEF @ VERDE VALLEY SANCTUARY IN SEDONA, AZ*

Verde Valley Sanctuary is a shelter for women & children surviving domestic violence. We received donations to support 28 women and their children, both in-kind and monetary, including lots of food, toiletries, sanitary supplies for women, diapers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, and much more.

They are always in need of more diapers if you are able to contribute!

Huge thanks to Shawn at Verde Valley Sanctuary for helping with coordination, drop off, and all of her work for women and children at Verde Valley and beyond.

Thank you to @El Carte for donations and for helping with delivery!

THANK YOU to all of our incredibly generous donors.

Every cent and positive prayer counts.

We would like to thank each and every one of you. Thank you for being the Light.

EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS - Turkey and Mainland USA

One Light Global collaborates with resettled refugees to create lasting infrastructure projects to improve lives long after emergency relief is distributed. Education, social enterprise, trauma healing and integration workshops are the very foundation of long term success.

IMPACT

• Tuition assistance

• Funding schools

• Social enterprise support

• Trauma healing

• Integration workshops

• Job placement

• Basic supplies for refugee households new to USA

• Guidance and emotional support