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News publications and other organizations are encouraged to reuse Direct Relief-published content for free under a Creative Commons License (Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International), given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

When republishing:

  • Include a byline with the reporter’s name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not possible, include the following language at the top of the story: "This story was originally published by Direct Relief."
  • If publishing online, please link to the original URL of the story.
  • Maintain any tagline at the bottom of the story.
  • With Direct Relief's permission, news publications can make changes such as localizing the content for a particular area, using a different headline, or shortening story text. To confirm edits are acceptable, please check with Direct Relief by clicking this link.
  • If new content is added to the original story — for example, a comment from a local official — a note with language to the effect of the following must be included: "Additional reporting by [reporter and organization]."
  • If republished stories are shared on social media, Direct Relief appreciates being tagged in the posts:
    • Twitter (@DirectRelief)
    • Facebook (@DirectRelief)
    • Instagram (@DirectRelief)

Republishing Images:

Unless stated otherwise, images shot by Direct Relief may be republished for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

  • Maintain correct caption information.
  • Credit the photographer and Direct Relief in the caption. For example: "First and Last Name / Direct Relief."
  • Do not digitally alter images.

Direct Relief often contracts with freelance photographers who usually, but not always, allow their work to be published by Direct Relief’s media partners. Contact Direct Relief for permission to use images in which Direct Relief is not credited in the caption by clicking here.

Other Requirements:

  • Do not state or imply that donations to any third-party organization support Direct Relief's work.
  • Republishers may not sell Direct Relief's content.
  • Direct Relief's work is prohibited from populating web pages designed to improve rankings on search engines or solely to gain revenue from network-based advertisements.
  • Advance permission is required to translate Direct Relief's stories into a language different from the original language of publication. To inquire, contact us here.
  • If Direct Relief requests a change to or removal of republished Direct Relief content from a site or on-air, the republisher must comply.

For any additional questions about republishing Direct Relief content, please email the team here.

Charity Rating

Efficiency & Effectiveness

Direct Relief’s work earns wide recognition from independent charity evaluation agencies, including a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes, a spot on Charity Navigator’s list of the “10 Best Charities Everyone’s Heard Of,” and inclusion in Fast Company’s list of “the world’s most innovative nonprofits.”

Recognition

Fast Company Most Innovative Nonprofits

10 Most Innovative Nonprofits

Fast Company named Direct Relief among the “10 Most Innovative Nonprofits”

Top 10 U.S. Charities

Forbes recognized Direct Relief as 100% efficient in fundraising and among the top 10 charities in the U.S.

CNBC Charities Changing the World

“Top Charities Changing the World”

CNBC ranked Direct Relief #1 among “The Top 10 Charities Changing the World”

Direct Relief’s humanitarian assistance is provided respectfully, in partnership with local groups, and without regard to ethnicity, politics, religion, gender, or ability to pay.

Awards

  • “10 Best Charities,” Charity Navigator
  • Perfect 100 Score, Charity Navigator
  • Four Star Charity, Charity Navigator
  • Winner, Global Health Supply Chain Summit Prize
  • Finalist, Best Storytelling, Shorty Awards
  • Board Chair’s Award, Texas Association of Community Health Centers
  • Community Partner Award, California Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
  • “World Changing Ideas,” Honorable Mention, Fast Company
  • 10 Best Humanitarian Relief Organizations, Charity Navigator
  • 10 Highly Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions, Charity Navigator
  • High Impact Giving Guide, Center for High Impact Philanthropy, University of Pennsylvania
  • “Best Charities For Holiday Giving,” Wallet Hub
  • Oktane Award Finalist, Okta for Good
  • “Top 100 Nonprofits on the Web,” Top Nonprofits
  • Finalist, Best Campaign on a Shoestring, Shorty Awards
  • Healthy10 Award, BD Helping Build Healthy Communities, US Chamber Foundation
  • Award for Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Los Angeles, Ernst & Young
  • The Best Charities to Give this Holiday Season, Good Housekeeping
  • First Place, Story Map, Esri User Conference
  • Directors’ Award, CECP, formerly the Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy – Recognition for exceptional humanitarian-corporate partnership with FedEx
  • Power through Partnership Award – National Association of Community Health Centers
  • President’s Award, Esri – For innovation in GIS mapping
  • “Best Charity,” Independent Charities of America’s “Best in America” list
  • Global Health Partnership Award, BD
  • Laureate in the Innovation Category, Computerworld Magazine
  • National Charity Seal, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
  • Community Health Partnership Award, Florida Association of Community Health Centers
  • Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation – recognizing Direct Relief’s use of information technology to more effectively and efficiently deliver humanitarian aid to healthcare partners worldwide.
  • Top-Rated Charity: International Relief and Development, The American Institute of Philanthropy
  • Community Collaboration Business Star Award, Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce
  • Honoree of the Year, Certificate of Congressional Recognition, Peruvian American Medical Society
  • California State Resolution, commending Direct Relief for work in Haiti after the Earthquake
  • Stepping Up Award, for outstanding work in GIS following the Haiti earthquake, ESRI
  • Community Clinic Health Star Award, Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
  • Outstanding MRC Partner Organization Award, National Medical Reserve Corps
  • Friend of Community Clinic Health Star Award from Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
  • Certificate of Acknowledgment, for response to Haiti earthquake, City of Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Guardian Award. Louisiana Primary Care Association
  • Community Clinic Champion Award, California Primary Care Association
  • Healthcare Heroes Award, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

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