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Video

Haiti Response Update - 3/2/10 
3/2/2010
Andrew MacCalla and Brett Williams describe Direct Relief's latest work in Haiti to support care for vulnerable people. The team is supplying partners from our Port-au-Prince warehouse, and identifying new partners in need.

Volunteers Make it Happen 
2/4/2010
Direct Relief International runs with the support of more than 400 volunteers annually. These are a handful of the people, from students to seniors, who have been instrumental in assisting our Haiti response efforts, as well as ongoing day-to-day activities. This video was even shot and edited by volunteers!

Haiti Response Update - 1/29/10 
1/29/2010
Direct Relief's Brett Williams describes the organization's medical relief efforts in Haiti to date and describes an upcoming shipment of 40,000 pounds worth of materials to partners leaving this week. Includes new, never-before-seen footage shot in Port-au-Prince by Direct Relief staff.

Equipping Midwives Traveling to Haiti 
1/21/10
Direct Relief program officer Matt MacCalla and volunteer Ingrid Lindgren walk us through the packing of a handcarry set to go to a team of Indonesian midwives traveling to Haiti and arriving next week. The midwives, from Yayasan Bumi Sehat, were assisted by Direct Relief in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and are now doing their part to help another country affected by tragedy.

"Haití Necesita Tu Ayuda" PSA (Spanish) 
1/20/10
Versión de 30 segundos de nuestro anuncio de servicio al público (PSA) que habla sobre nuestro trabajo en respuesta al terremoto que azotó a Haití el 12 de enero de 2010. Para obtener una versión de mejor calidad, por favor comuníquese con Direct Relief al 805-964-4767.

"Haiti Needs Your Help" PSA
1/20/10
Direct Relief International's appeal in response to the massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. For a broadcast-quality version, please contact Direct Relief at 805-964-4767.

Haiti Response Situation Update 
1/14/10
Direct Relief International's Emergency Response Director Brett Williams describes the organization's initial response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti.

H1N1 and Flu Season Preparation 
11/20/09
Emergency Response and Preparedness Director Brett Williams explains Direct Relief's efforts to prepare U.S. safety-net clinics and health centers for increased patient loads associated with H1N1 and the seasonal flu.

Interview with Thirst-Aid: Water Solutions for Myanmar 
10/16/09
Program Officer Matt MacCalla interviews Curt Bradner of partner organization Thirst-Aid about bringing clean, purified water to rural populations in Myanmar using Thirst-Aid's simple but effective solutions.

Addressing Poverty Through Partnership 
6/10/09
Direct Relief strengthens health systems in Ghana through the BD Volunteer Service Trip.

Restoring Health and Hope: Obstetric Fistula Repair in Africa 
4/15/2009
For women who have experienced obstetric fistula, a simple surgery heals more than physical scars. Learn about our partners in Africa who provide this care.

Helping Santa Barbara Cope With Fire Smoke
11/14/2008
Direct Relief International's Brett Williams explains how the organization is supplying Santa Barbara residents with N-95 grade ventilator masks to prevent public health issues due to smoke caused by the Tea Fire. All drug stores in the area are reportedly out of these masks, making Direct Relief one of the sole sources in the fire area.

Anatomy of a Donation  
8/15/2008
Follow a medical product donation through the doors of Direct Relief's warehouse and into the hands of Amrit Davaa World Health patients in remote India.

Telemedicine Van 
8/6/2008
In India's Kerala State, high-tech healthcare reaches remote populations in a state-of-the-art mobile clinic.

Hurricane Preparedness Packs 
7/25/2008
Direct Relief's hurricane preparedness packs support U.S. safety-net clinics with supplies they need for emergency response. Damon Taugher, director of domestic initiatives, tells how.

Responding to Cyclone Sidr: Innovation Solutions in Bangladesh
4/21/2008
Matt MacCalla of Direct Relief International reports on programs in Bangladesh designed to bolster the country's health and education systems in the wake of Cyclone Sidr in 2007.

Dr. Hezron Mc'Obewa, OGRA Foundation 
1/30/2008
Dr. Hezron Mc'Obewa, director of Kenya-based OGRA Foundation and a Direct Relief Regional Medical Adviser, explains the work of the OGRA Foundation and Direct Relief's impact.

Healthcare in Rural Uganda 
1/18/2008
Program officer Sarah Thurston narrates this video about the challenges to providing care in Uganda, as well as what Direct Relief and its partners are doing to help.

Prosthetics in Pakistan: The After-Effects of the 2005 Earthquake 
11/27/2007
Emergency Response Coordinator Brett Williams narrates this piece about Direct Relief partner PIPOS, a prosthetics center in Pakistan that served those who lost limbs after the October 2005 earthquake that rattled the country.

Healthy Smiles Dental Program 2007
03/12/2007
Kathleen Hertel narrates this report about Direct Relief’s Health Smiles Dental Program, an annual series of oral health clinics held in various Santa Barbara County locations to serve low-income, uninsured children.

Field Report: Cameroon
01/15/2007
Program officer Sarah Thurston narrates this video about her trip to Cameroon in January visiting partner organizations and evaluating potential new partners.

Healthcare in Rural India
01/08/2007
Matt MacCalla narrates this video about his recent travels through rural India spent evaluating the healthcare capacity and needs of populations and witnessing firsthand the effectiveness of Direct Relief's aid.

Vitamin A Initiative in El Salvador
10/02/2006
Jason Kravitz narrates his trip to El Salvador to help kickstart an initiative to prevent vitamin A deficiency among the country's poorest children.

News

Warehouse Briefing: Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar
5/9/2008
Asia Program Officer Matt MacCalla discusses the situation in Myanmar as of May 9, 2008 and what Direct Relief is planning to do to help those in need.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 1 
5/17/2007
Chairman Stanley C. Hatch provides a broad overview of the current state of Direct Relief.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 2 
5/17/2007
President and CEO Thomas Tighe presents the organization's unaudited Fiscal Year 2007 results.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 3 
5/17/2007
President and CEO Thomas Tighe discusses Direct Relief's ability to leverage its resources for maximum humanitarian value.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 4 
5/17/2007
President and CEO Thomas Tighe discusses a windfall bequest received in Fiscal Year 2007, the creation of the Direct Relief Foundation, and plans to use the interest of investments to fully cover the cost of fundraising and administration.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 5 
5/17/2007
Malvise Scott of the National Association of Community Health Centers describes the state of America's uninsured, the need for community health centers, and what impact Direct Relief's aid has made with its domestic support programs.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 6 
5/17/2007
Carmen Velasco of Bolivian charity Pro Mujer discusses her group's assistance for impoverished women, and how Direct Relief has helped them accomplish their mission.

2007 Shareholders' Meeting - Part 7 
5/17/2007
Joshua Kyallo of AMREF - Uganda explains the African continent's malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS epidemics, and how organizations like AMREF and Direct Relief can and do work together to prevent the spread of disease.

Former President Bill Clinton and Entrepreneur Paul Orfalea: Leadership for the Global Future
10/13/2006
Direct Relief CEO and President Thomas Tighe moderates a discussion between former President Clinton and Kinko’s founder Paul Orfalea (Note: link redirects to UCSB Web site)

Interview with Dr. Tony Ukety, World Health Organization
10/09/2006
Jim Prosser interviews Dr. Tony Ukety, coordinator of the World Health Organization's river blindness prevention program in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about the effect of the disease, as well as prevention and treatment efforts.

Shareholders Meeting 2006 – Part 1
5/19/2006
Direct Relief CEO and President Thomas Tighe provides introductory remarks and discusses the organization's leverage ability with contributions.

Shareholders Meeting 2006 – Part 2
5/19/2006
Tighe discusses total aid provided in fiscal year and Direct Relief's disaster relief efforts across the globe.

Shareholders Meeting 2006 – Part 3
5/18/2006
Tighe provides an overview of designated contributions and fundraising expenses.

Shareholders Meeting 2006 – Part 4
5/19/2006
A panelist discussion with Dr. Alfred McNair highlighting how Direct Relief assisted the Gulf Coast region.

Shareholders Meeting 2006 – Part 5
5/19/2006
Dr. Jerome Sulubani and Katherine Pickus discuss Direct Relief's work in Zambia and Afghanistan.

About Direct Relief

An Introduction to Direct Relief
(High Resolution) (Low Resolution)
01/01/2006
Actress Wendie Malick narrates this short film introducing Direct Relief's history and its work.

Direct Relief International PSA – A Better World 
12/26/2001
Actor Anthony Edwards narrates this Public Service Announcement, distributed to broadcast outlets nationally.