May 5, 2008
Direct Relief Offers Assistance to Myanmar In Wake of Cyclone
In response to the cyclone that struck Mynamar over the weekend, Direct Relief International has offered assistance to regional humanitarian assistance groups.

March 27, 2008
BD and Direct Relief International Launch Second Volunteer Service Trip to Improve Healthcare in Ghana
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX), a leading global medical technology company, and Direct Relief International, a humanitarian medical aid nonprofit organization, today announced the second joint volunteer initiative to strengthen healthcare in Ghana.

March 24, 2008
Direct Relief Recognizes World TB Day 2008
Direct Relief International joins the global community in recognizing World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2008. World TB Day commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of TB bacillus, and its aim or purpose is to create and maintain awareness about one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

March 14, 2008
Direct Relief, Safety-Net Clinics Coordinate for Emergency Response
Santa Barbara, California-based Direct Relief International today briefed members of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) about expansive emergency preparedness and response efforts that it has undertaken with safety-net clinics.

February 25, 2008
Bare Escentuals Customers Create Limited Edition Eyecolor to Benefit Direct Relief International
Bare Escentuals proudly presents bareMinerals Rebirth Eyecolor, an iridescent denim shade created by customers in honor of BE Cares, Bare Escentuals’ corporate philanthropy program.  For every purchase of Rebirth Eyecolor, 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to Direct Relief International and additional amount equal to 50% will be donated by Leslie Blodgett, CEO, Bare Escentuals.

February 7, 2008
Direct Relief Ready to Respond to Aftermath of Storms in Southeast U.S.
In response to the recent storms that swept across the southeast United States on February 5 and 6, Direct Relief has extended offers of support of medical inventories to partner clinics, clinic associations, and emergency officials in affected communities, and has ensured that Direct Relief's resources, if needed, are coordinated with other responding agencies to best serve any affected residents.

January 14, 2008
Direct Relief Opens the Santa Barbara International Film Festival With Second Annual Red Carpet Toast to Givers and Shakers on January 24
Two Santa Barbara institutions will join together on Thursday, January 24 as humanitarian medical aid organization Direct Relief International kicks off the start of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with its Red Carpet Toast to Givers and Shakers, an opening night celebration benefiting Direct Relief to be held at Cafe Buenos Aires in Santa Barbara.