Mission: Improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.

Global
Joined February 2009
Two years after Hurricane Helene, River Valley Health in Lenoir City, TN never closed, even without power. A new solar microgrid there, the first in its 22-site network, will help it stay open through the next one. #HurricaneHelene #Appalachia #RuralHealth
1
1
371
Hurricane Polo is tracking toward Baja California Sur with Category 3 strength. Direct Relief has deployed field medic packs to support first responders in La Paz and has emergency stockpiles pre-positioned across Mexico. Learn more here: bit.ly/4AHGv52
1
565
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
2
294
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
1
259
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.
236
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
301
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
2
7
1
7
983
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)
2
1
5
7,069
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
1
3
498
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
2
3
421