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Direct Relief and Fundación Wayuu Taya traveled through earthquake-affected communities in La Guaira, Venezuela, on August 31, 2026,

Venezuela Earthquakes 2026

Direct Relief Receives $1 Million from Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for Venezuela Earthquake Response

Direct Relief today announced it has received a $1 million donation from the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation to support ongoing humanitarian efforts following the powerful earthquakes ...

After years of daily injections, Kyiv resident Alyona Smityukh’s son, Sasha, pictured here in 2018, achieved a gain in height in 2026 thanks to donated medications for growth hormone deficiency.

Ukraine Relief

Growing Up in Wartime Ukraine With a Rare Condition

As residents of Ukraine’s cities brace for another winter of air attacks, potentially requiring them to hunker down in freezing homes and shelters, many parents are equally worried about ...

Hurricane Polo's path as seen on Sept. 28, 2026. Tropical storm Rachel is also expected to bring large swells to the region, and is part of an active Pacific Storm season.

Extreme Weather

El Niño Conditions Supercharge Hurricane Polo, Multiple Storms

Warm waters and El Niño conditions have created an active Pacific storm season. Multiple hurricanes have tracked through the Pacific Ocean so far this year, and Direct Relief has responded ...