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News publications and other organizations are encouraged to reuse Direct Relief-published content for free under a Creative Commons License (Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International), given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

When republishing:

  • Include a byline with the reporter’s name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not possible, include the following language at the top of the story: "This story was originally published by Direct Relief."
  • If publishing online, please link to the original URL of the story.
  • Maintain any tagline at the bottom of the story.
  • With Direct Relief's permission, news publications can make changes such as localizing the content for a particular area, using a different headline, or shortening story text. To confirm edits are acceptable, please check with Direct Relief by clicking this link.
  • If new content is added to the original story — for example, a comment from a local official — a note with language to the effect of the following must be included: "Additional reporting by [reporter and organization]."
  • If republished stories are shared on social media, Direct Relief appreciates being tagged in the posts:
    • Twitter (@DirectRelief)
    • Facebook (@DirectRelief)
    • Instagram (@DirectRelief)

Republishing Images:

Unless stated otherwise, images shot by Direct Relief may be republished for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

  • Maintain correct caption information.
  • Credit the photographer and Direct Relief in the caption. For example: "First and Last Name / Direct Relief."
  • Do not digitally alter images.

Direct Relief often contracts with freelance photographers who usually, but not always, allow their work to be published by Direct Relief’s media partners. Contact Direct Relief for permission to use images in which Direct Relief is not credited in the caption by clicking here.

Other Requirements:

  • Do not state or imply that donations to any third-party organization support Direct Relief's work.
  • Republishers may not sell Direct Relief's content.
  • Direct Relief's work is prohibited from populating web pages designed to improve rankings on search engines or solely to gain revenue from network-based advertisements.
  • Advance permission is required to translate Direct Relief's stories into a language different from the original language of publication. To inquire, contact us here.
  • If Direct Relief requests a change to or removal of republished Direct Relief content from a site or on-air, the republisher must comply.

For any additional questions about republishing Direct Relief content, please email the team here.

Eli Lilly and Company 

Partnerships for Humanity

Partnership Spotlight

Lilly and Direct Relief collaborate to increase refrigeration capacity at Life for a Child partner facilities throughout Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and South Asia.

Lilly has pledged $5 million to Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to enhance healthcare in underserved US communities, as part of the company’s Racial Justice Commitment.

In times of disaster and other humanitarian crises, Lilly has provided funding and supply of products to Direct Relief to aid recovery efforts.

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have a longstanding relationship with Direct Relief aligned with the common goal of helping people improve their health and wellbeing in underserved communities around the globe”

— Leigh Ann Pusey, executive vice president of corporate affairs and communications.

Hurricanes

Since 2009, Lilly has supported Direct Relief’s hurricane preparedness program with insulin and other medicines in Direct Relief’s Hurricane Prep Packs, which are deployed to health centers in hurricane-prone zones in the U.S. and internationally.

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Life for a Child

Lilly provides product to Direct Relief for Life for a Child who provides diabetes support to children with diabetes in settings with limited resources. Lilly also provides Direct Relief with financial support for the costs associated with storing, packing and shipping.

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Cold Chain

In early 2023, Lilly and Direct Relief announced a new initiative to strengthen health care systems by expanding cold chain capacity at >90 Life for a Child partner facilities in 19 countries. This initiative ensures that Lilly insulin is stored properly at healthcare facilities.

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