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Volcanoes

The “Volcano of Fire” Threatens Maya Communities in Guatemala. Again.

Thousands of Maya people fled from towns and villages in Volcán de Fuego’s shadow as the volcano erupted in the background, first in March and then in June this year. Ash plumes or fiery ...

Wildfires

Direct Relief Equips First Responders as Wildfires Blaze in Turkey

More than 50,000 people have been evacuated across five regions in Turkey due to wildfires, exacerbated by dry conditions and a heat wave blanketing multiple countries this week. Fires are ...

Announcements

Direct Relief Commits $100,000 to Support Nurses in Conflict Zones

HELSINKI, Finland – Direct Relief was honored with the prestigious Partners in Development Award at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress on June 13, in recognition of its ...