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Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.
Funding of $750,000 will support nutrition-focused programs at community health centers and free and charitable clinics serving vulnerable populations.

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Direct Relief, Baxter Foundation Announce 2025 Transformative Innovation Awards in Community Health
Direct Relief today announced the recipients of the 2025 Transformative Innovation Awards in Community Health: Improving Health Outcomes through Nutrition. Five organizations will each receive a $1…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 637 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 5.9 million defined daily doses of medication.

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Emergency Aid Arrives in Nigeria and Haiti, Health Services Expand for Those in Puerto Rico
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 637 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 5.9 million defined dail…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A recent multi-year donation of critically needed inhalers at Wheeling Health Right, and other clinics across the U.S., is creating consistent access for patients with respiratory health issues.

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For Patients in West Virginia, a Free Clinic and Donated Inhalers Mean Survival
When Deana Youngblood got back from a short vacation in South Carolina earlier this year, she knew something was wrong. “I got very sick,” she said. “I was having a difficult time breathing, coughi…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At Denver Health’s STEP program, a quiet revolution is underway — one powered by wagging tails and the kind of unconditional acceptance only a dog can offer, made possible with support from Direct Relief.

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For Teens in Recovery, Dogs Provide Acceptance, Support in a Clinical Setting
At Denver Health’s STEP program, a quiet revolution is underway—one that involves wagging tails, gentle nudges, and the kind of unconditional acceptance that only a dog can provide. For teens…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Charity Navigator has awarded Direct Relief an overall 100% charity rating for 2025. The four-star rating for 15th consecutive year highlights operational excellence and humanitarian impact.

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Charity Navigator Rates Direct Relief 100% for 2025
Charity Navigator, America’s top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief an overall 100% charity rating for 2025. The recognition marks Direct Relief’s 15th consecutive Four-Star…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 701 shipments of requested medical aid to 51 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1.9 million defined daily doses of medication.

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Medical Aid to Jamaica, Supporting Women’s Health in the Philippines and More
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 701 shipments of requested medical aid to 51 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1.9 million de…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Direct Relief CEO Amy Weaver’s latest newsletter shares stories from Ghana and highlights how Direct Relief and partners are expanding access to insulin and cold-chain support so children and families can manage diabetes safely.

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World Diabetes Day: The Small Things That Make Survival Possible
World Diabetes Day is a reminder that the systems needed to manage diabetes are not yet guaranteed for millions. But they can be.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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.
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Direct Relief today announced $2 million awarded to 10 community health centers, with support from Sanofi, to strengthen respiratory health in underserved communities.

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Direct Relief Awards $2 Million to 10 Community Health Centers
Direct Relief today announced $2 million in funding has been awarded among 10 community health centers working to address respiratory health in historically undersupported communities. The grants w…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Direct Relief is grateful to be named an awardee of Action for Women’s Health, a global initiative funded by Pivotal and managed by Lever for Change.

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Direct Relief Recognized as Action for Women’s Health Awardee for Expanding Global Maternal Care
Direct Relief has been selected as an awardee of Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call launched in 2024 to support organizations improving women’s mental and physical health ar…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, has killed at least five people and led to widespread infrastructure damage. The storm is the second typhoon in a week's time to impact the country.

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Deadly Super Typhoon Slams the Philippines, Latest in a Sequence of Storms
At least five people were killed and more than 1 million people have been displaced in the Philippines by Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which tore into the archipelago on Sunday. Initial reports detaile…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Direct Relief is closely monitoring the severe impacts of multiple disasters, including Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused extensive flooding and landslides across the Philippines before moving west into Vietnam and neighboring countries.

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Emergency Response and Monitoring Continues in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Philippines
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 655 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 11 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.4 million de…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Midwives for Haiti are supporting women facing political unrest and violence, and now Hurricane Melissa brings a new threat.

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In Haiti, Pregnant Women Flee Melissa’s Devastation through Gang-Controlled Roads
Content warning: This story includes accounts of sexual assault. At a community clinic in Montegrande, Haiti on Tuesday, midwives treated a new patient: a woman halfway through her pregnancy who’d …
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November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Direct Relief has chartered a Boeing 757 to deliver urgently needed medicines and emergency supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left large parts of the island without power, safe water, and access to medical care.

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Direct Relief Charters Boeing 757 To Deliver Emergency Medical Aid to Jamaica
Direct Relief has chartered a Boeing 757 to fly urgently needed medicines and emergency supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left large parts of the island without power, safe water, and rel…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
AI-assisted estimates list as many as 76 percent of buildings located in storm-impacted areas of Jamaica as damaged, including key infrastructure such as hospitals and health clinics.

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Using Technology to Measure Power Outages, Critical Infrastructure Damage After Hurricane Melissa
Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans have been left in the dark for a week following Hurricane Melissa. The historic Category Five hurricane made landfall in late October, devastating much of the wes…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Essential medications and supplies needed to support patient care after devastating Hurricane Melissa arrived today in Jamaica, thanks to coordination between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Direct Relief.

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Critical Medications, Supplies Arrive in Jamaica with Coordination from Direct Relief, Pan American Health Organization
Essential medications and supplies needed to support patient care after devastating Hurricane Melissa arrived today in Jamaica, thanks to coordination between the Pan American Health Organization, …
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November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In response to rising global health needs and growing strain on public health systems, Direct Relief has opened a new European headquarters to enhance its ability to deliver essential medical resources to communities facing urgent health challenges.

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Direct Relief Expands Global Humanitarian Operations with Opening of European Headquarters in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany | Nov. 3, 2025 — In response to rising global health needs and growing strain on public health systems, Direct Relief has opened a new European headquarters to enhance its abilit…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In response to Hurricane Melissa, new Direct Relief grant to the JAHJAH Foundation's emergency relief work will add to multiple shipments of medical aid and caches of prepositioned medicines and supplies.

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On the Ground in Jamaica, Direct Relief Emergency Team Reports Devastation, Heroism after Melissa
Standing in front of Black River Hospital after Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, Luis David Rodriguez was horrified. “It’s by far the most destruction we’ve seen here thus far,” said Rodrigue…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Direct Relief is on the ground in Jamaica with local partners to assess needs and deliver urgently requested medical aid following Hurricane Melissa.

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November 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
November 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hurricane Melissa has devastated the Caribbean, killing at least 50 people and leaving many communities cut off from essential care. But the deadliest effects often come after the storm.

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Second Disaster: After Hurricane Melissa Kills Dozens, The Caribbean Faces These Five Threats to Health
Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 50 people across the Caribbean – a number that’s likely to rise. But storms like Melissa aren’t deadliest in the short days when they’re active. Instead, it’s …
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November 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Today, Direct Relief prepared a new shipment to Jamaica to meet post-hurricane needs as part of a large-scale medical aid response.

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A New Shipment to Jamaica Meets Post-Hurricane Needs, Part of Large-Scale Medical Aid Response
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 557 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.2 million de…
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October 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
As Hurricane Melissa leaves devastation across the Caribbean, Direct Relief’s pre-positioned medical supplies are already being deployed to support impacted communities.
Hurricane Melissa Left Devastation Behind. Medical Aid was Already Ready and Waiting.
Hurricane Melissa tore across southern Haiti, killing at least 24 people and leaving widespread destruction. With supply lines down, medical staff at Hope for Haiti turned to a Hurricane Preparedne…
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October 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Direct Relief has been featured by @apnews.com for its Hurricane Melissa response. Read the full story at the link:
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How to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Relief organizations are mobilizing to help across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, tying for the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane in histo...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nearly 40 inches of rain are expected across Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall. Weather experts say the Category 5 hurricane will be the worst recorded tropical cyclone to hit the country.

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Extreme Flooding, Landslides Expected as Hurricane Melissa Bears Down on Jamaica
Nearly 40 inches of rain are expected across Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall. Weather experts say the Category 5 hurricane will be the worst recorded tropical cyclone to hit the Caribbe…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM