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From Fortune 500 Executive to Global Humanitarian Leadership, Amy Weaver Takes the Helm as CEO of Direct Relief

Amy Weaver today officially begins as Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief, bringing a record of executive leadership and a deep humanitarian commitment to the organization as it scales ...

Maternal Health

Midwives in Climate-Vulnerable Countries Prepare for a Future of Disaster Response

As horrific flooding struck Uganda’s Ntoroko District in 2024 – leaving schools, homes, crops, and communities underwater just a few years after the last round of severe flooding – Penenah ...

Operational Update

Direct Relief Accepts Seoul Peace Prize, Medical Support Departs for 19 Countries, and More

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 666 shipments of requested medical aid to 51 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4 million ...