Direct Relief

Most Search & Rescue teams are volunteers—training hundreds of hours, often buying their own gear, and responding at any hour to save lives. Direct Relief CEO Amy Weaver recently spent time with Santa Barbara County SAR to see that commitment firsthand. directrelief.org/2026/03/prepar…

For children with Type 1 diabetes, insulin isn’t optional—it’s survival. In Pakistan, Direct Relief is helping ensure access to insulin and the cold-chain systems needed to keep it viable—supporting care that doesn’t stop after delivery. directrelief.org/2026/03/pakist…

Medical shipments departed this week for community health providers in Hawai’i, Illinois, and more experiencing outages and severe weather impacts. directrelief.org/2026/03/aid-ha…

A Kona storm began impacting Hawai‘i on March 12, bringing strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, and heavy rain that may cause flash flooding. Direct Relief is in communication with local partners and remains ready to respond. bit.ly/4cM70ga

With support from Direct Relief, @sjhealthca has been working to keep patients out of homelessness by connecting them with rental assistance. It’s just one way the health center is meeting needs beyond clinic walls. bit.ly/3P4ZR0r

Direct Relief is monitoring storm impacts across multiple states and is ready to respond to any medical requests that become known. bit.ly/4ul07IM

Game developer at @Ubisoft Montreal, goes behind the scenes of "BlazeStorm," a wildfire response strategy game. bit.ly/40hRiSq

It’s an honor to share that BDHEA is one of 28 organizations nationwide to be selected as a recipient of @DirectRelief’s Fund for Health Equity! This support strengthens important, purpose-driven work that we’re all doing. Stay tuned for more details... directrelief.org/2026/02/direct…

In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver highlights extraordinary women working alongside Direct Relief to expand access to care, strengthen health systems, and build more resilient communities around the world. bit.ly/3P26KQ3

With outbreaks occurring in Florida and other states, health providers are urging the public to take the risks of this once-obscure disease seriously. bit.ly/4r50u7m

Vaccinations and immediate test-to-treat programs are keeping patients out of overwhelmed emergency rooms and averting the most dangerous symptoms. bit.ly/4rCjhbj

Direct Relief's aid to Ukraine to date: ✅ $2.2B+ in total assistance ✅ 494M doses of medicine ✅ $70M disbursed in financial aid ✅6M+ pounds of medical aid delivered Visit the link for full four-year report: bit.ly/4seyWOe

North Side Christian Health Center was surprised to hear the clinic named in HBO Max’s The Pitt, where an uninsured patient in crisis is referred there for affordable follow-up care — a storyline that mirrors real life in Pittsburgh. bit.ly/3ZR399R

Today marks a somber milestone as the war in Ukraine enters its 5th year. In January 2026, Direct Relief surpassed $2.2 billion in aid to Ukraine, marking one of the largest private philanthropic responses to the country’s health crisis since the war. bit.ly/40uAyas

Direct Relief is monitoring the latest U.S. winter storm and is ready to respond to any medical requests that become known. bit.ly/4tRWGsQ

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 257 shipments of requested medical aid to 37 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.8 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/4auEpdG

The Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association recognized Direct Relief today for its longstanding partnership, presenting the organization with a ceremonial fire service bell at its headquarters. bit.ly/4kKBBMV

About 700 residents in the small town of Tyrone, Oklahoma, were under evacuation orders and asked to relocate across state lines into Kansas. Crews are also working to get fires near Amarillo, Texas, and Kansas under control. bit.ly/3MQeoMH

Over the weekend, 10,000+ community members gathered at Dodger Stadium for @LASchools' Move It 5K & Wellness Fair — one year after the 2025 wildfires. Direct Relief co-sponsored the event and has delivered $18M+ in aid across LA County since the fires. bit.ly/4rQCpC5

Direct Relief announced today that its support for Ukraine has exceeded $2.2 billion, underscoring both the urgency of the ongoing crisis and the organization’s long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s health system. bit.ly/4ctVzcD