As Hurricane Nolo approaches, Direct Relief is rushing emergency medical aid to Hawaiʻi, including chronic disease medications, field medic packs, and water purification supplies for local health partners. Learn more here: bit.ly/46JkVPS

A mother’s first moment shouldn’t be her last. Today at the @ClintonGlobal Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting, Direct Relief announced a campaign to raise $40M in support of 2.5M+ safe births worldwide. Learn more: directrelief.org/firsts #ALifetimeOfFirsts

Later today at the @ClintonGlobal Initiative Annual Meeting, Direct Relief is excited to announce a major new commitment to maternal and newborn health. Stay tuned.

War doesn’t stop when a baby is ready to be born. In Ukraine, midwife Larysa Cheprasova is helping train providers to deliver safe maternal care despite power outages, disrupted roads, and the realities of war. (Video: Adam Sjoberg) bit.ly/3TGD91n

More than 95 people were killed and hundreds remain missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet. Direct Relief is mobilizing support for medical needs and coordinating with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and local partners as needs emerge. bit.ly/4hRxYFy

Following the strongest earthquake to strike Colombia in a decade, Direct Relief is responding to urgent health needs in affected communities. Visit bit.ly/4hu9QJ2 to support. (Photo via AFP)

As National Health Center Week comes to a close, Direct Relief celebrates the community health centers working every day to expand access to care across the U.S. 💙 @NACHC #NationalHealthCenterWeek #NHCW2026

Massive wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate or seek shelter as firefighters battle extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds. Read more at the link: bit.ly/4vZf02Z

After losing his leg while rescuing a fellow soldier, Volodya Rudkovsky faced a long road to recovery. At UNBROKEN Ukraine's @UnbrokenProjec1 National Rehabilitation Center, he found the care and support to rebuild his life. Watch the full video: bit.ly/4c4VOd2

Hear from Direct Relief Chief Operating Officer Craig Redmond on the latest response efforts in Venezuela. Learn more at the link: bit.ly/4xYtKkY

Search-and-rescue efforts continue in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. "We haven’t stopped trying to locate those people alive, and we’re still trying," the team shared from the field. Learn more about Direct Relief's response at the link bit.ly/4f9nkbg

Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras (BUSF), a Spain-based emergency response organization, supported by Direct Relief has arrived in Venezuela to assist communities affected by the devastating earthquakes. Learn more about Direct Relief’s response at the link: bit.ly/4xQZusf

Direct Relief is supporting search and rescue efforts and mobilizing emergency medical aid for communities affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Learn more at the link: directrelief.org/2026/06/ven…

During this wildfire season, here are a few important reminders to help protect your health during periods of heavy smoke exposure. Share this post to help others stay informed and prepared during wildfire season. #wildfire #wildfireseason #disasterpreparedness

In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver reflects on her first year at Direct Relief — and the people, partners, and communities that shaped her understanding of what humanitarian work truly means. directrelief.org/2026/05/a-d…

Direct Relief remains committed to equipping more midwives with the right tools to ensure more safe deliveries, even in the toughest conditions. #IDM2026 @world_midwives

Direct Relief continues its work on the ground in Oʻahu, supporting partners as some of the worst flooding in more than two decades impacts the islands following a series of Kona Low storms. (Ben Bishop/Direct Relief)

Direct Relief is on the ground in Oʻahu supporting local partners as some of the worst flooding in more than two decades impacts the islands following a series of Kona Low storms. (Photos by Ben Bishop for Direct Relief)

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

Three months have passed since Hurricane Melissa ripped through Jamaica and caused damage in neighboring countries. In response, Direct Relief has provided $11.5 million in aid to Caribbean nations. Learn more here: bit.ly/46hXUDy

David Lillie of the Syrian American Medical Society visited Direct Relief on Jan. 30, 2026, where he spoke about delivering lifesaving care across Syria and the urgent needs facing clinics amid renewed violence in the region.

Today marks one year since wildfires ignited across Los Angeles County, devastating communities. Since the fires began, Direct Relief has delivered more than $18 million in aid across the county.

Starting on January 7, 2025, fast-moving wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, displacing hundreds of thousands of people and disrupting access to care across entire communities. Nearly one year later, recovery is still unfolding. Read more: bit.ly/3LjkXGY

Tomorrow marks one year since the LA wildfires. With the continued support of generous donors, Direct Relief remains committed to working alongside local partners to address ongoing needs and support long-term recovery. Read more at the link: bit.ly/4sutDeh

Direct Relief is on the ground in Jamaica, working alongside healthcare partners, to support ongoing medical needs following Hurricane Melissa. (Photos by Bimarian Films for Direct Relief)

Direct Relief has been named the 2025 Dreamer of the Year. The recognition, a collaboration between @TIME and American Family Insurance (@amfam), honors the organization’s disaster response after the LA wildfires. Read the full announcement at the link: bit.ly/3XSsuPF

Thanks to the support of The @MiamiHEAT and in partnership with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and @CarnivalCruise, Direct Relief is preparing a new 64-ton shipment of critical medical supplies for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.

Disasters don’t take holidays. Direct Relief prepares year-round and responds immediately with critical medical aid. Rated 100% by Charity Navigator for 2025 with 15 straight four-star years, and recognized by Forbes among the most respected in disaster relief.

This World Diabetes Day, Direct Relief is celebrating the communities that help make life a little easier, safer, and more joyful for people living with diabetes.

Hurricane Melissa has caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica, leaving entire communities devastated. Direct Relief’s emergency response team is on the ground assessing medical needs and delivering aid in some of the hardest-hit areas.

After Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impacts, Direct Relief is helping communities across Jamaica recover by providing emergency medical aid, essential supplies, and support to local health partners working on the front lines.

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief continues to support communities across Jamaica, where widespread flooding and damage have left thousands without access to essential health services. (Photos by Manuel Velez for Direct Relief)

Direct Relief is on the ground in Jamaica with local partners to assess needs and deliver urgently requested medical aid following Hurricane Melissa. (Video by Manuel Velez for Direct Relief)

In response to Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief is sending 60 pallets of essential medical supplies—valued at $1M—to Jamaica’s Ministry of Health. Direct Relief is on the ground with partners to assess needs and support relief efforts.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Direct Relief works year-round to ensure essential medicines and supplies are ready so health providers can continue caring for people when hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other crises hit.

To help protect against harmful smoke exposure from the Gifford Fire, Direct Relief is providing free 3M N95 respirators: Today – Wednesday, August 6, 2025 12 PM – 5 PM 📍 SB Central Library 📍 SB Eastside Library 📍Montecito Library 📍 Direct Relief

Free N95 masks available today from 12–5 PM to help protect from #GiffordFire smoke: 📍 The Hitching Post 2, 406 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 📍 Direct Relief HQ, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Free N95 masks available today & tomorrow from 12–5 PM to help protect from #GiffordFire smoke: 📍 The Hitching Post 2, Buellton 📍 Direct Relief HQ, Santa Barbara

In response to the recent floods in Texas, Direct Relief delivered emergency medic packs to @TEXSAR1 to assist with search and rescue missions. Designed for rapid response, each pack includes tools for infection control, trauma care, and more.

Direct Relief’s response to the current destructive wildfires in Turkey continues. Pictured here, Direct Relief field medic packs have been dispatched to Hatay, Manisa, and Izmir. (Photo by Francesca Volpi for Direct Relief)

Direct Relief was honored to welcome @GoFundMePro leadership to Direct Relief HQ for their first visit this week. CEO Tim Cadogan shared digital fundraising insights—and his experience as a search & rescue volunteer during the Eaton Fire, where Direct Relief provided support.

Jane Lynch: "Want to hear something funny? Too bad." @janemarielynch

Health providers at Hope Hospital (@hopeforwcb) in Bangladesh received 20 Perinatal Health Kits from Direct Relief—part of a new program to prevent maternal and newborn deaths. Each kit can treat 1,000 cases of leading complications. Developed with the International Confederation of Midwives. (ICM - @world_midwives).

Direct Relief thrilled to announce @amy_e_weaver as its next CEO starting May 5. Amy has spent her career scaling global impact in the private sector, and she’s bringing that expertise to extend life-saving aid to even more people worldwide. Welcome, Amy! directrelief.org/2025/03/dir…

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, @VeniceFamClinic remains a lifeline for people in need. With locations in close proximity to Malibu and Pacific Palisades and multiple mobile units, the Clinic has long provided critical care for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness who would otherwise lack access to consistent medical services. Now, in the wake of the fires, the need for healthcare has only intensified. Direct Relief is supporting Venice Family Clinic by providing emergency funding, medications, and critical medical supplies to ensure uninterrupted patient care. In an effort to support those most affected by the wildfires, Direct Relief has awarded $2.6 million in emergency operating grants to 43 organizations, including community health centers, free and charitable clinics, reproductive health organizations, first responders, search and rescue teams, and community-based non-profits.

To date, in response to the unprecedented L.A. wildfires Direct Relief has: Provided over $2.6M in emergency funding for 43 organizations. Delivered over $1.2M worth of medications and medical supplies. Distributed 225,000 N95 respirators. Provided 10,200 reentry kits that include PPE for residents returning to their properties. Completed over 200 deliveries of emergency medical aid to healthcare providers throughout LA County.

More than half of the world is lacking access to essential healthcare for prevention and early detection of cancer. Direct Relief is committed to expanding access to cancer care worldwide—donating $168M in oncology medications last year alone. Through partnerships with ATOM, City Cancer Challenge in Paraguay, Global HOPE, and pharmaceutical donors like Amgen and Teva, efforts continue to support patients in low- and middle-income countries. This year, Direct Relief is also collaborating with NCD Alliance and will host a Satellite Session at the NCD Forum in Rwanda to drive global action on cancer care. #WorldCancerDay #CityCancerChallenge #UICC #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique #NCDAlliance #GlobalHOPE

In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, Direct Relief is joining forces with the @RecordingAcad and @MusiCares Foundation, along with the California Community Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation, to expand relief efforts for those affected. During the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast on Sunday, February 2, viewers, attendees, and industry partners will have the opportunity to contribute to these relief efforts, supporting both music professionals and the broader Los Angeles community. #grammys #lafires🔥

As individuals return to areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, Direct Relief is providing reentry kits to help protect against toxic ash and other harmful chemicals. These kits are available at neighborhood reentry checkpoints and include the protective gear needed to safely navigate hazardous conditions. (Photos by Mason Poole for Direct Relief)

Wildfires are a growing threat to communities, exacerbated by climate change and urban expansion. The health risks, like smoke inhalation and disrupted services, are severe. Direct Relief continues to send emergency teams with supplies such as N95 masks, medications, and personal care products to L.A. shelters and health centers.

As people return to residential areas affected by wildfires, Direct Relief is providing reentry kits to help protect against toxic ash and other harmful chemicals. These kits include goggles, gloves, masks, coveralls, respirators, and shoe covers, and can be found at neighborhood reentry checkpoints, ensuring individuals have the protective gear they need to safely navigate hazardous conditions.

Thank you, @taylorswift13, for your incredible generosity and compassion in supporting those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. 🫶 #lafires #Californiafires #eaton #altadena #losangeles #fires