Mission: Improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.
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Jun 10
As Tropical Depression Cristina brings heavy rain and flooding risks to parts of Central America, Direct Relief is coordinating with partners in El Salvador and across the region to support emergency preparedness efforts.
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Direct Relief has partnered with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s Health Department to install resilient power since 2024, delivering more than $514,000 in material support and grant and award funding to enhance the clinic’s wraparound services.
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@mikhalevsky sat down with Ian Meyer, Director of Foundation Engagement at Direct Relief, to discuss how the organization responds to humanitarian crises around the world, from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to nearly five years of aid in Ukraine.
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In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver reflects on a recent visit to Lviv and the resilience, preparedness, and determination she witnessed firsthand.
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The first named hurricane of the 2026 season has arrived off the Pacific Coast.
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Direct Relief recently delivered pediatric dolutegravir, donated by @ViiVHC, to Rwanda’s Ministry of Health to help address HIV treatment gaps for children affected by medication stock-outs and ongoing disruptions to global HIV funding.
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Direct Relief announced today a more than $5.2 million investment in resilient power infrastructure across Florida, helping community health centers remain operational during hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat, and prolonged grid outages.
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May 30
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May 29
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo remains one of Direct Relief’s largest active emergency response efforts.
Read the latest update at the link below.
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May 28
A clinical pharmacist and Direct Relief’s regional director for Africa, Dr. Samuel talks about the current Ebola outbreak, how it's different than past events, and how it can be contained.
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May 26
As Ebola cases rise in eastern DRC, healthcare workers in Goma are preparing for a potential surge while working to keep essential care running safely.
Direct Relief is sending $2.5 million in medical aid to support.
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May 23
Community clinics are helping patients overcome mental health stigma with counseling, workshops, and virtual care.
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May 21
As a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Direct Relief is preparing to ship $2.5 million in emergency medical aid to help treat patients, protect health workers, and limit the spread of the highly contagious disease.
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May 19
Direct Relief has offered support to local providers in Ventura County, California, where the blaze has broken out.
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May 18
Direct Relief is mobilizing medical aid for the DRC in coordination with Jericho Road Wellness Clinic in Goma, which has experience operating during prior Ebola emergencies in the region.
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May 15
Breaking: A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 67 suspected deaths, Direct Relief has offered support to Africa CDC and other organizations working to contain the spread of the disease.
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May 14
Staff at Hospitalito Atitlán prevent maternal deaths, provide specialty surgery, and offer primary care at local clinics, supported by more than $7 million in aid from Direct Relief.
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May 13
During this wildfire season, here are a few important reminders to help protect your health during periods of heavy smoke exposure.
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May 11
Chabad Jamaica Rabbi Yaakov Raskin leads a multifaceted emergency response after devastating Hurricane Melissa, including expanding mental health services with funding from Direct Relief.
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In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver reflects on her first year at Direct Relief — and the people, partners, and communities that shaped her understanding of what humanitarian work truly means.
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