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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...

Medical aid departs for Yemen on Feb. 24, 2026, to support ongoing healthcare in the country. (Tori Gordon/Direct Relief)

Operational Update

Medical Aid Supports Health Services in Yemen, South Sudan, and More

February 27, 2026

Disease Prevention

As a Severe Flu Season Strains U.S. Health, Providers Hurry to Prevent the Worst

February 26, 2026

Community Health

“The Pitt” Name-Checked Them in a Crisis Storyline. In Real Life, They Do This Every Day.

February 24, 2026

Ukraine Relief

Ukraine Relief: Response Continues into Fifth Year of War

February 24, 2026

Snowfall in Jersey City in New Jersey, on February 22, 2026 - Direct Relief

Extreme Weather

East Coast Winter Storm 2026: Millions Under Travel Bans and Freeze Warnings from New York to Florida

February 23, 2026

Operational Update

Strengthening Health Systems in Puerto Rico

February 20, 2026

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