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Direct Relief

A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, Direct Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the world to communities in need, without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. For more information, please visit https://www.DirectRelief.org.

148 pallets of medical aid staged at Direct Relief's 155 thousand square-foot warehouse and distribution center in California

Awards, Ratings & Rankings | Direct Relief

Direct Relief Ranked Among Forbes’ 2024 Top U.S. Charities for 100% Efficiency and Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief has been ranked as the fifth largest charity in the United States and one of the most effective stewards of private donations, according to Forbes’ 2024 annual list of the 100 Top U.S. Charities, which ranks organizations by private donations.

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Direct Relief Ranked Among Forbes’ 2024 Top U.S. Charities for 100% Efficiency and Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief Earns Top 100% Rating by Charity Navigator for 2024

Teva, in Partnership With Direct Relief, Honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Mental Health Efforts

Hurricane Helene Relief: Direct Relief Grants $350,000 in Emergency Funds to Health Providers in North Carolina, Florida

Amid Haiti Turmoil, Direct Relief and Partners Test New Pathways for Insulin Donations

Direct Relief Commits Additional $10 Million To Expand Resilient Power at U.S. Health Safety-Net Clinics and Health Centers

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $1.3 Million to Organizations Focused on Maternal Health

Direct Relief Announces Appointment of Three Directors to Board

3M Named Official Respiratory Protection Sponsor for Direct Relief, Pledges 5 Million N95 Respirators Ahead of Hurricane, Wildfire Season

Direct Relief Announces $3 Million Grant to Jamaica, Renewed Partnership As Hurricane Season Approaches

Thousands of Covid-19 Vaccines Reach Patients in Mexico

For Health Workers on Haiti’s Frontlines, Direct Relief Distributes $1 Million in Support

Direct Relief Donates More Than 2,000 Battery Systems to Ukrainian Hospitals Amid Energy Grid Attacks

Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity Awards $7 Million to 38 Organizations Across the U.S.

Direct Relief Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding To Boost Resilient Power for Health Facilities in Tribal Communities