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El Niño Conditions Supercharge Hurricane Polo, Multiple Storms

Warm waters and El Niño conditions have created an active Pacific storm season. Multiple hurricanes have tracked through the Pacific Ocean so far this year, and Direct Relief has responded to ...
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Direct Relief Tracking Hurricane Nolo’s Impacts Across the Pacific

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 615 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories, and to 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 10.6 million ...
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Nolo Threatens Hawai’i’s Big Island Just Weeks After Lala’s Destruction

Hawaiʻi’s Big Island may see up to three feet of rain as Hurricane Nolo builds momentum in the Pacific. Nolo is not expected to make landfall, but forecasters warn of catastrophic damage, ...
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Growing Up in Wartime Ukraine With a Rare Condition

As residents of Ukraine’s cities brace for another winter of air attacks, potentially requiring them to hunker down in freezing homes and shelters, many parents are equally worried about their ...
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As Hurricane Nolo Approaches Hawaiʻi, Direct Relief Sends Additional Emergency Medical Aid

After months of severe weather, Direct Relief is rushing urgently needed medical aid to Hawaiʻi to help local healthcare providers sustain care as Hurricane Nolo approaches. Hawaiʻi is preparing ...
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Direct Relief Announces $40 Million Campaign in Support of 2.5 Million Safe Births Globally

Direct Relief announced a milestone campaign to raise $40 million to support more than 2.5 million safe births worldwide. The effort expands upon the organization’s long-standing mission to equip ...
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Ukrainian First Responders Learn Life-Saving Birth Skills in Lviv

In Lviv, Ukraine, a room full of first responders, including paramedics, gathered to learn from experts about how to not only save lives, but also bring life safely into the world. Supporting ...
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Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine Tops $2.5 Billion

Direct Relief’s humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine has surpassed $2.5 billion. Medicines and supplies donated by more than 100 pharmaceutical and medical product companies have ...
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Supporting Recovery from Nepal’s Floods and Colombia’s Earthquake, and More

Over the past week, Direct Relief sent 518 shipments of requested medical aid valued at approximately $36.6 million to organizations across 41 U.S. states and territories and 18 other countries.
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Jennifer Lotito Joins Direct Relief as Chief External Affairs Officer

Direct Relief today announced that Jennifer Lotito has joined its executive leadership team as Chief External Affairs Officer, overseeing global communications, fundraising, partnerships, brand, and ...
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Thomas Tighe

Thomas Tighe served as President and CEO of Direct Relief from 2000 to 2024. He is succeeded by Amy Weaver. From 1995 to 2000, Tighe served as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer of the Peace ...
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Direct Relief Receives $1 Million from Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for Venezuela Earthquake Response

Direct Relief today announced it has received a $1 million donation from the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation to support ongoing humanitarian efforts following the powerful earthquakes that struck ...