Health

Khalil Mhawesh, a physician and the director of Haifa Hospital, pictured on the right, with an Anera staffmember. Haifa Hospital received Midwife Kits from Direct Relief to support safe births.

Lebanon

Supporting Safe Childbirth in Lebanon’s Palestinian Communities

October 19, 2026

The Bryson Fire spread from 101.5 acres to 200 acres within three hours on Thursday evening as firefighter crews worked to put out the flames (Photo by Los Angeles County Fire Department).

California Wildfires

Bryson Fire Forces LA Residents to Evacuate

October 16, 2026

Students are able to continue their studies while receiving hospital treatment as part of the "School of Superheroes" initiative from the Olena Zelenska Foundation. Direct Relief is committing $750,000 to the program.

Ukraine Relief

Direct Relief Commits to Supporting Mental Health Care for Children and Hospital-Based Schools in Ukraine

October 14, 2026

Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm on Oct. 9, 2026, and continues to travel northeast on a path throught the U.S. Southeast, currently at tropical depression status.

Hurricanes

Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast

October 10, 2026

A provider with Centro Mujeres Ayudando Madres, a Direct Relief grant recipient, meets with a family during a consultation.

Maternal Health

Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health

October 8, 2026

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