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Two workers in safety vests and one delivery driver are unloading a truck filled with large orange boxes labeled "Direct Relief." The scene captures a humanitarian aid shipment being delivered on March 16, 2026, destined for partners in Illinois and Hawaii to support disaster relief efforts following a tornado and severe storms.

Extreme Weather

Requested Aid Departs for Hawai’i, Mainland U.S. Experiencing Power Outages, Severe Storms

Medical shipments departed this week for community health providers in Hawai’i, Illinois, and more experiencing outages and severe weath...

Ukraine Relief

Emergency Medicines and Chronic Disease Treatments Depart for Ukraine

More than 60 pallets of medicines and medical supplies departed Direct Relief’s California warehouse this week for Ukraine. The shipment was assembled in response to requests from ...

This is a weather radar map of the Hawaiian Islands, showing significant precipitation across the archipelago.

Operational Update

As Severe Storm Threatens Hawai'i, Direct Relief Ready to Respond

A severe Kona storm is bringing flash-flood risk to Hawai'i. Direct Relief is coordinating with local health partners on any emerg...

California

For Patients Behind on Rent, L.A. Health Center Provides a Lifeline

March 11, 2026

A close-up photograph shows a fallen tree that has crushed the roof of a rusted, dark-colored vintage car. The tree is so large that its trunk and branches cover almost the entire vehicle and are entangled with the house. In front of the car, there is a small generator, and scattered debris is all around.

Extreme Weather

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Communities in Michigan, Oklahoma

March 9, 2026

Giving Back

What Video Games Can Teach Us About Humanitarian Decision-Making

March 9, 2026

Health

Women Leading in the Humanitarian World

March 6, 2026

Humanitarian Crisis

Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes

March 4, 2026

Disease Prevention

U.S. Measles Cases Rising: Why This Once Eliminated Threat is Back

March 2, 2026

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