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Direct Relief

Org #27340
Vetted since 2015
1948
year founded
$1,162,271
raised on GlobalGiving
8
years fundraising
5
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Direct Relief is a medical relief organization, active in all 50 states and in more than 90 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergency situations. The first charitable nonprofit organization in the U.S. to be designated by The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as a Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributor, Direct Relief is among the largest medical suppliers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, West Africa in response to the Ebola epidemic, the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan, and Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

Project Leaders
Tony  Morain
Tony Morain
Direct Relief Staff
Direct Relief Staff
Annie Light
Annie Light
Team
Thomas Tighe, Jonathan Steiner, Heather Bennett
Organization Information
6100 Wallace Becknell Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States
(805) 964-4767
Organization Information
6100 Wallace Becknell Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
United States
(805) 964-4767

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Portable Ultrasound Strengthens Medical Expertise in Ukraine

By Annie Light (source: Nick Allen/Direct Relief) | Operations Manager, Corporate Giving

In the aftermath of the Russian withdrawal from Chernihiv in April 2022, the city bore the scars of conflict, with devastated infrastructure and disrupted healthcare services. Humanitarian... Read the full report ›

Direct Relief Support for Ukraine

By Direct Relief | Staff

Direct Relief’s response to the war in Ukraine is the largest effort in the organization’s history. In 2024, Direct Relief provided $42 million in financial assistance, and delivered 138... Read the full report ›

New $10 Million Philanthropic Commitment for Ukraine

By Anna Reese | Specialist, Donor Experience

In late July 2024, Direct Relief announced a new $10 million philanthropic commitment to address urgent medical needs and bolster the resilience of healthcare infrastructure across Ukraine.   The... Read the full report ›
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