One year after Hurricane Helene, Direct Relief is continuing to work to strengthen health and community resilience in North Carolina and across the Southeast. bit.ly/42cQQX1

Ebola has recently re-emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Direct Relief is in communication with partner organizations in central Africa to monitor cases and support local health providers. bit.ly/4806sAS

Ambulance for Kids, an NGO supported by @directrelief.org , is providing life-saving transportation for children with medical needs in Ukraine, connecting them to hospitals in the country and in the E.U. www.medangel.org/ukraine-medi...

How can cities respond better, & smarter, to disasters? datasmart.hks.harvard.edu/how-cities-c... #DataSmartCityPod Dr. Andrew Schroeder @directrelief.org & CrisisReady discusses the people, platforms, & data necessary to prevent & react to crises @goldsmithongov.bsky.social #DisasterResponse

Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of 2025, is roaring through Southeast Asia as the region braces for more impacts and Direct Relief coordinates with emergency responders in the Philippines and beyond about potential medical needs. #SuperTyphoon bit.ly/3Vvhkzi

With support from Direct Relief and Organon, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida provides contraceptive care and education to patients with low health literacy and limited access to health services. bit.ly/4mxc5dn

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 836 shipments of requested medical aid to 49 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 20.5 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/46bWNFY

Funded by Direct Relief grants, the Turkish organizations HASUDER and TAPV have responded to a vast range of women’s health needs in earthquake-damaged areas, from a lack of sanitation to gender-based violence. bit.ly/4nw2xQK

With support from Direct Relief, ambulances and other first response vehicles are finding new life in Ukraine, connecting patients to care. bit.ly/3I18rKI

With support from Direct Relief, Swannanoa Communities Together — a grassroots group in rural North Carolina — has been helping residents access housing assistance and other essential services in the year since Hurricane Helene devastated the region. bit.ly/4gpiiGN

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 527 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 10 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 733,697 defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/3Vb7zpL

Through Direct Relief’s Power for Health Initiative, solar microgrids help clinics save thousands and stay powered during emergencies. bit.ly/4m6Ppk1

Direct Relief today announced the four recipients of the 2025 Organon Community Health Awards, an initiative that supports community-based solutions to improve reproductive health outcomes in underserved areas across the United States. www.directrelief.org/2025/09/dire...

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan Weighs in on Search and Rescue Volunteering, the Eaton Fire, and the Human Urge to Help @gofundme.com www.directrelief.org/2025/09/gofu...

Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 289 shipments of requested medical aid to 40 U.S. states and territories and 15 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.4 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/4g6BWqS

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Direct Relief works year-round to ensure essential medicines and supplies are ready so health providers can continue caring for people when hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other crises hit.

Direct Relief supported TEXSAR’s flood response efforts with a $50,000 emergency grant for equipment and training, as well as field medic packs designed to equip first responders with medicines and supplies for triage care. bit.ly/41NpS8f

To mark the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and Direct Relief look back on the storm that changed Community Health Centers and forged a lasting partnership. bit.ly/47MzxiQ

With financial support from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, GirlTREK is a national organization focused on improving Black women’s health outcomes through walking. bit.ly/4lKS16S

Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 769 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 11.5 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/3VfmVta

Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, could strengthen to Category 4. Direct Relief remains on heightened alert—tracking developments and ensuring partners and logistics are ready to respond. bit.ly/4lAP2xL

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), with support from Direct Relief, has relaunched its Global Midwives’ Data Hub, making it easier to access and compare maternal and infant health data worldwide. bit.ly/4mjg9yC

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation trains dogs and handlers for emergencies worldwide, with Direct Relief providing $25,000 to strengthen California’s disaster readiness. bit.ly/3UtTQKe

Hurrican Katrina killed 1,833 people and decimated New Orleans’ already overburdened health system. A groundswell of support has allowed safety net providers to increase continuity of care, and plan for future disasters. bit.ly/45JVUUF

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Direct Relief is responding to two major wildfires in California—supporting evacuees from the Canyon Fire in Los Angeles County and addressing dangerous air quality from the Gifford Fire on the Central Coast. bit.ly/47kVFAE

Frontera Healthcare employed a Direct Relief grant to cover healthcare costs for flood survivors, mental health support for first responders, and emergency assistance for staff. bit.ly/41xsBCe

With support from Direct Relief, David Raines Community Health Center is expanding access to care for more than 7,000 students across northwestern Louisiana — offering wellness checks, vaccines, behavioral health support, and other care right on campus. www.directrelief.org/2025/08/beyo...

To help protect against harmful smoke exposure from the Gifford Fire, Direct Relief is providing free 3M N95 respirators: Today – Wednesday, August 6, 2025 12 PM – 5 PM 📍 SB Central Library 📍 SB Eastside Library 📍Montecito Library 📍 Direct Relief

Free N95 masks available today from 12–5 PM to help protect from #GiffordFire smoke: 📍 The Hitching Post 2, 406 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 📍 Direct Relief HQ, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Free N95 masks available today & tomorrow from 12–5 PM to help protect from #GiffordFire smoke: 📍 The Hitching Post 2, 406 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 📍 Direct Relief HQ, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 580 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Read the full operational update at the link: bit.ly/3GVhjRv

Dr. Faith Adole, founder of the U-VOL Foundation, is revolutionizing maternal and neonatal healthcare in rural Nigeria through the Value Her initiative, with support from Direct Relief. bit.ly/3H9EnvQ

In the wake of severe and widespread flooding across Texas Hill Country in early July, Direct Relief has awarded $250,000 in emergency grant funding to five local organizations delivering critical services to impacted communities. bit.ly/45bQ39n

Seven months after the Eaton Fire, families in Altadena are still displaced and coping with trauma. Foothill Family is expanding mental health care in schools and homes to meet growing needs. bit.ly/4fipbJq

Direct Relief is coordinating with its network of healthcare providers, first responders, and international agencies across at-risk areas to assess needs and stands ready to deliver emergency medical aid and supplies as needed. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/emer...

With support from Direct Relief, a new medical logistics center in Santiago will expand access to medicines for vulnerable communities across the Dominican Republic. bit.ly/3UHmIP3

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 328 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.7 million defined daily doses of medication. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/supp...

Three clinics in the Los Angeles area, Medical Mission Adventures, Arroyo Vista Family Health Center, and Universal Community Health Center talk about the aftermath of wildfires and how recovery continues today. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/from...

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 575 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 15 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 8.9 million defined daily doses of medication. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/resp...

In response to the recent floods in Texas, Direct Relief delivered emergency medic packs to Texas Search and Rescue to assist with search and rescue missions. Designed for rapid response, each pack includes tools for infection control, trauma care, and more.

We believe that access to quality healthcare is a human right. This past year, thanks to YOUR support and partners like @directrelief.org, Americares, CMMB, Map International, and more, here's a snapshot of what was accomplished through our Healthcare Program.

Direct Relief delivers emergency medical supplies to communities hit hard by recent floods in Texas & earthquakes in Guatemala. #DirectRelief @directrelief.org#DirectRelief On the #HumanitarianNewsfeed: https://f.mtr.cool/xsktkvaupu

As new rains complicate search and recovery efforts and expand flooding to new areas, Direct Relief is working to provide first responders and health organizations with support. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/emer...

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 328 shipments of requested medical aid to 42 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/40doUBc

Direct Relief continues to respond to devastating floods across the United States with medical support departing Thursday for storm-impacted communities. Floods in Texas and in New Mexico have both been active and ongoing response efforts for the organization. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/dire...

In response to the ongoing disaster in Texas, Direct Relief has shipped in the last 30 days, 36 shipments of medicines and supplies have been delivered to 12 organizations in counties now under a state disaster declaration. bit.ly/40cnBma

Flash flooding continues to threaten Texas, with the death toll rising to 95, including dozens of children. Direct Relief will continue to monitor the situation, in close collaboration with responding organizations, and provide support as needed. bit.ly/463iWGZ

As search teams continue looking for survivors after deadly flooding in central Texas, Direct Relief has committed $50,000 in emergency funds and made its $90 million inventory of medical supplies available to responding organizations. www.directrelief.org/2025/07/as-t...

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 medical needs. bit.ly/4022z9H