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In 1957, the organization changed its name to the Direct Relief Foundation, and in 1982, renamed again and became known as Direct Relief International. All the while, Direct Relief continued providing postwar assistance to enable people to help themselves.
Updated. Direct Relief is a humanitarian organization, active in more than 80 countries and all 50 U.S. states, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Nongovernmental, nonsectarian, and not-for-profit, Direct Relief provides assistance to people and communities without regard to politics ...
Every day, Direct Relief prepares the most vulnerable communities worldwide for more frequent, more destructive emergencies. And when disasters strike, Direct Relief responds fast, effectively, and efficiently to get medical resources where they need to be to save lives.
Direct Relief is a recognized international partner of Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and supports several groups in Ukraine and regionally with requested medical aid—including trauma kits, cancer drugs, insulin, antidotes used in chemical attacks, and more.
Apr 12, 2024 · Operational Update: Dr. Edna Adan Ismail, Globally Renowned Nurse-Midwife, Visits Direct Relief. Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 556 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide.
Direct Relief has facilitated the delivery and storage of millions of vaccine doses around the world, including in the U.S., Mexico, Belize, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and Paraguay.
Dec 8, 2021 · By Ryan Strauss December 8, 2021 6:01 AM. Republish. Direct Relief improves the health and lives of people worldwide affected by poverty or emergencies. This year, the organization supported local healthcare facilities, public health authorities, and logistical partners in 99 countries, including all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories, to ...
