Join the Relief Advocates
Direct Relief’s community of fundraisers making medicine and care possible for those who need it most.
Fundraise for Direct Relief
Anyone can start a fundraiser and support Direct Relief. From lemonade stands to live streams, supporters have found countless ways to mobilize their networks and improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty, conflict, and emergencies worldwide.
100% of the funds you raise go directly to Direct Relief’s programs, including medical aid, disaster response, and health services—not fundraising costs.
A simple option for any fundraiser—whether a lemonade stand, event, or online campaign.
View our Success Guide with outreach templates, tips, and fundraising resources.
More Way to Fundraise
Tiltify Fundraisers
Host a fundraiser on Tiltify by streaming gameplay and engaging viewers to support Direct Relief.
Facebook Fundraisers
Facebook Fundraisers are great for reaching out to your network of family, friends and social contacts.
Instagram Fundraisers
Create a fundraiser on Instagram by visiting Direct Relief’s bio and clicking the [Support Us] button.
TikTok Fundraisers
Add a donation link on TikTok by visiting Direct Relief’s bio and clicking Supporting: Direct Relief.
Getting Started is Easy
Five simple steps to launch your fundraiser and join a community making a real difference for people in need.
Step 1
Select Your Fundraising Option
Create your GoFundMe page or get started with the option that feels right for you and your network.
Step 2
Join the Relief Advocates
Complete the form below to receive your onboarding email and unlock exclusive community benefits.
Step 3
Set Your Fundraising Goal
We recommend aiming for $250 or more to maximize your impact as a Relief Advocate.
Step 4
Personalize Your Page
Introduce yourself, your group, or your event, and share why you’re choosing to support Direct Relief.
Step 5
Share Your Fundraiser!
Use our Success Guide for templates, tips, and resources to reach family, friends, and coworkers.
Join the Relief Advocates
Relief Advocates are supporters who raise funds and mobilize their communities to help Direct Relief deliver essential medicines and strengthen healthcare systems worldwide. Sign up below to receive your onboarding email, unlock exclusive resources and benefits, and join the community.
As a Relief Advocate, You’ll Receive
Your Relief Advocate Badge
A symbol of your commitment to helping make life-saving medical aid possible—celebrating your milestones and the impact you make.
Timely Updates & Behind-the-Scenes Access
Receive updates on global responses and insight into the behind-the-scenes work that makes them possible, from essential medical delivery to Direct Relief’s partner network.
Community Events
Receive invites to virtual gatherings to hear directly from Direct Relief staff and partners, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members.
Global Community
Be part of a growing community of supporters who believe in showing up for communities in need and taking action to help ensure access to lifesaving care worldwide.
See How Others Took Action
GoFundMe & Make Big Talk
Aunty Blanche leads Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina, a vibrant community of more than 100 formerly homeless Hawaiians who now live, grow food, and support one another on Oʻahu.
In collaboration with @gofundme, Kalina Sullivan spent time in Waimānalo alongside Direct Relief and @hmhbhawaii, listening to the stories of communities impacted by the floods.
Together with Direct Relief, she visited the village-style community led by Aunty Blanche at @huimahiaaina—a place rooted in care, where tiny homes, shared resources, and a strong sense of community provide stability for those experiencing housing insecurity.
Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah Project
Direct Relief’s mission to support people affected by disasters recently inspired 13-year-old Ryan to select the organization as the focus of his bar mitzvah project.
Potato.TF Gaming Community
Potato.TF is a grassroots gaming and fundraising community that rallied support for disaster relief efforts in response to the LA wildfires and Hawai‘i Kona storms. With support from Valve Corporation and its global community, Potato.TF has raised significant funding for communities in need.
MRHS Diversity Club
Motivated to help communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa, the Diversity Club at Monomoy Regional High School organized a school-wide fundraiser to support critical relief efforts in Jamaica.
Your Advocacy Creates Real Impact
Every fundraiser helps deliver essential medicines, strengthen healthcare systems, and support communities facing crises around the world. Direct Relief is committed to helping get vital medical aid and care to those who need it most—and your support makes this possible.
Global Health Impact
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the money I raise for Direct Relief go?
100% of funds raised go to support Direct Relief’s programs that provide medical supplies, disaster response, and health services to communities worldwide—not fundraising costs.
Can we fundraise supplies and donate them to Direct Relief?
Because Direct Relief is a licensed wholesale pharmaceutical organization, we operate under strict regulatory and compliance requirements. For that reason, we’re unable to accept donated medical or supply items except from vetted distribution partners. The most impactful way to help is through fundraising, which allows us to deliver exactly what’s needed, when it’s needed.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Reach out to donations@directrelief.org and include “Fundraising Inquiry” in the subject line.