Washington, D.C. – Direct Relief announced last week a new $10 million philanthropic commitment to address urgent medical needs and bolster the resilience of healthcare infrastructure across Ukrain…
This week, Direct Relief dispatched 670 shipments of essential medical aid to all 50 U.S. states and territories, as well as 18 countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Fiji,…
Direct Relief today announced the appointment of Dr. Byron Scott as Interim CEO as the organization nears the conclusion of its search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Scott, a distingu…
Direct Relief’s mission is to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies—without regard to politics, religion, or the ability to pay. From responding to global …
The wildfires in Los Angeles have been devastating. Can you give us a sense of Direct Relief’s response since the beginning? In the face of the fires, Direct Relief mobilized immediately. We made o…
SEOUL, South Korea – Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organiz…
A powerful storm system swept through the central United States on May 15–16, 2025, unleashing at least 22 tornadoes across multiple states and leaving a wide swath of destruction. Kentucky was har…
An international alliance of humanitarian and medical organizations is announcing the launch of a new initiative to protect kidney and dialysis patients in crisis settings around the world. The Glo…
In response to catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, Direct Relief is connecting with local healthcare providers and search and rescue teams to assess and support urgent…
Direct Relief has chartered a Boeing 757 to fly urgently needed medicines and emergency supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left large parts of the island without power, safe water, and rel…