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A rescue worker in a red helmet and safety vest shaking hands with a Direct Relief emergency responder in front of a TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) emergency response trailer.

Health

Preparedness in Action: Lessons from Search & Rescue

Local Search and Rescue teams are a critical part of disaster response, from California ...

A healthcare worker in a tan shirt and glasses uses a glucometer to check the blood sugar of a young boy in a green hoodie. The boy sits on the lap of his father, who watches closely, in a small medical clinic filled with equipment and supplies.

Diabetes

Protecting Children with Type 1 Diabetes Amid Instability in Pakistan

Dr. Sana Ajmal recalled the day her team excitedly called a father whose child, a boy with Type 1 diabetes, had been waiting for months to receive insulin. His son was finally off the ...

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...

Syria

A Stunning End to Civil War in Syria Brings Urgent Need, New Possibilities

December 12, 2024

Ratings Awards

Direct Relief Ranked Among Forbes’ Top U.S. Charities for 100% Efficiency and Global Humanitarian Impact

December 10, 2024

California Wildfires

Franklin Fire Scorches 2,200 Acres in Malibu, Direct Relief Mobilizes Wildfire Response

December 10, 2024

Health Equity

Healing Generational Trauma through Cultural Connection in Alaska

December 10, 2024

Operational Update

Strengthening Healthcare Services in Haiti

December 7, 2024

Resilient Power

Powering Healthcare Access in Eastern North Carolina

December 6, 2024

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