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.
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:
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 ›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 ›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 ›
