Providing Humanitarian Medical Aid Globally
Direct Relief works to equip health professionals in resource-poor communities to meet the challenges of diagnosing and caring for people in need.
Disaster Relief
Every day, Direct Relief prepares the most vulnerable communities worldwide for more frequent, more destructive emergencies. And when disasters strike, Direct Relief responds fast, effectively, and efficiently to get medical resources where they need to be to save lives. Learn More
In the U.S. and Globally
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United States
Direct Relief operates the largest charitable medicine program in the United States.
Issues & Solutions
Community Health
Direct Relief’s longstanding approach of supporting community-based facilities providing essential health services is a key strategy throughout the world.
Issues & Solutions
Maternal Health
Direct Relief’s humanitarian health efforts place particular emphasis on protecting women through the critical periods of pregnancy and childbirth.
Global Aid Map
Explore Direct Relief’s global distribution of humanitarian aid and its international network of healthcare partners.
Nongovernmental, nonsectarian, and not-for-profit, Direct Relief relies entirely on private contributions to perform a wide range of functions:
Local Partnerships
Identifying key local providers of health services to ensure aid reaches the right hands.
Needs Assessment
Working to identify the unmet needs of people living in low-resource areas globally.
Resource Mobilization
Mobilizing essential medicines, supplies, and equipment requested for specific circumstances.
Global Logistics
Managing the complex details of storing, transporting, and distributing resources efficiently.
Direct Relief Operations FAQ
Direct Relief is a humanitarian organization that equips health professionals in resource-poor communities with essential medical resources.
When disasters strike, Direct Relief responds fast and effectively by delivering medical resources where they are needed most.
