Direct Relief works with maternal and child health centers around the world to make sure babies are born healthy. With the help of one of our amazing partners, not only do we help deliver essential medicines to newborns, but we help children enter the world knowing that someone cares about them. There are an estimated 300 million orphaned babies in the
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This 4th of July millions of Americans won’t think twice about buying sunscreen to slather on in order to protect their skin while they enjoy the great outdoors. But for some, sunscreen is a luxury they can’t afford despite the knowledge that it prevents medical issues like skin cancer. Johnson & Johnson has supported Direct Relief’s efforts to get necessary
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Today marks historic milestones for Abbott, The Abbott Fund and Direct Relief. Partnering together for over 10 years, 20 million rapid HIV tests have been distributed free of charge to HIV testing and counseling programs serving pregnant women and their families in 43 developing countries and more than 150,000 HIV cases have been prevented in children. Expanding HIV testing for pregnant women is an
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The DirectRelief Women really understands the mission and the ethos of Direct Relief. These passionate, focused women have come together as a group to support Direct Relief through their mission, “Through education, service and financial giving Direct Relief Women dynamically supports the work of Direct Relief in creating healthy families around the world and around the corner.” They accomplish this
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Two years ago, Senior Margaret Haley received a message from us requesting baby blankets and hats for newborns in Africa. Not only are baby hats cute which acts as an incentive for mothers in African and Haiti to come back to clinics for check ups after birth, but they also keep babies warm, compensating for heat loss through the head.
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In recognition of its work with Direct Relief to equip civilian volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) members with specially designed packs, FedEx Corp. today received the 2012 National Leadership and Partnership Award in Nashville, TN. The Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps, overseen by the U.S. Surgeon General, presented the award to FedEx for sponsoring the development and
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