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Kerala 2024 Flood Relief: Direct Relief and Amrita Institute Aid Efforts

Kerala 2024 Flood Relief: Direct Relief and Amrita Institute Aid Efforts
10/03/2025 | Companies
On the night of July 30, 2024, rural areas in Kerala, a western Indian state, experienced unprecedented flooding. While these communities frequently face intense storms, the resulting landslides caused widespread destruction, severely impacting villages and disrupting essential healthcare services....
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Direct Relief and FedEx Strengthen Colombia’s Fight Against Yellow Fever and Dengue

Direct Relief and FedEx Strengthen Colombia’s Fight Against Yellow Fever and Dengue
09/04/2025 | Companies
Colombia is facing a critical moment in its battle against disease outbreaks, and a partnership between Direct Relief and FedEx is proving vital in addressing the challenge. For close to ten years, Direct Relief has collaborated with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to provide...
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FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver Emergency Medical Aid to Texas Flood Victims

FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver Emergency Medical Aid to Texas Flood Victims
07/22/2025 | Companies
When catastrophic flooding hit Texas, countless homes were destroyed, roads became inaccessible, and medical care turned into a critical need. In response, Direct Relief acted swiftly to assist healthcare providers and first responders working in the most affected areas. One of the most urgent...
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Global Kidney Support Initiative for Crisis and Disaster Care

Global Kidney Support Initiative for Crisis and Disaster Care
05/26/2025 | Companies
A global coalition of humanitarian and medical organizations has announced the launch of a new program designed to safeguard kidney and dialysis patients affected by crises worldwide. The Global Humanitarian Kidney Support Initiative, a partnership between Direct Relief, the American Society of...
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3M & Direct Relief: N95 Respirators Aid LA Wildfire Response

3M & Direct Relief: N95 Respirators Aid LA Wildfire Response
01/21/2025 | Companies
To support the respiratory health and safety of first responders and communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, 3M has partnered with Direct Relief, one of the world’s leading humanitarian aid organizations. As part of this collaboration, 3M has donated 5 million N95...
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Direct Relief’s Impact: Bridging Healthcare Gaps with Over $2 Billion in Donations

Direct Relief’s Impact: Bridging Healthcare Gaps with Over $2 Billion in Donations
11/21/2023 | Companies
Direct Relief, a prominent organization, has made a significant contribution to the U.S. healthcare system by donating and delivering over $2 billion worth of medicine and medical supplies since 2008. This effort has been instrumental in bridging the persistent gaps in healthcare provision across...
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Gilead Foundation donates $1M for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria

Gilead Foundation donates $1M for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria
03/08/2023 | Companies
The Gilead Foundation is donating $1 million to on-the-ground relief efforts in Turkey and Syria in response to Monday's devastating earthquake. The funds will be split equally between the International Medical Corps and Direct Relief, two organizations we have long supported.
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Viatris partners with DirectRelief to supply critical medicines to Ukraine

Viatris partners with DirectRelief to supply critical medicines to Ukraine
02/16/2023 | Companies
In 2022, Viatris collaborated with our long-term partner, Direct Relief, to provide critical medicines to people affected by Ukraine's ongoing crisis. “You stepped up in a major way – extraordinarily so. And I cannot thank you enough,” says Direct Relief President and CEO, Thomas Tighe, of the...
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Direct Relief increased financial commitment to $3 million towards earthquake relief in Syria and Turkey

Direct Relief increased financial commitment to $3 million towards earthquake relief in Syria and Turkey
02/14/2023 | Companies
Direct Relief increased its financial commitment to $3 million today in response to the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey on Monday morning. Direct Relief pledged $200,000 earlier this week, including $100,000 to AKUT, Turkey's leading search and rescue team with over 400...
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Forbes Magazine ranks Direct Relief as 5th biggest charity by private donations in 2022

Forbes Magazine ranks Direct Relief as 5th biggest charity by private donations in 2022
12/20/2022 | Companies
Direct Relief Mobilized $2.2 billion in medical resources for underserved and disaster-affected communities in countries around the globe. According to Forbes Magazine's newly released annual list of the 100 largest US charities by private donations, Direct Relief has been ranked as the 5th biggest...
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Direct Relief and FedEx Corp deliver 52 tons of humanitarian aid worth at least $2.3M to Ukrainian refugees

Direct Relief and FedEx Corp deliver 52 tons of humanitarian aid worth at least $2.3M to Ukrainian refugees
07/15/2022 | Companies
FedEx Corp and Direct Relief continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees. FedEx Corp and Direct Relief continues to provide support to those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. FedEx Express has delivered 52 tons of critical medical aid to Poland via a FedEx humanitarian...
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Bending Over Backwards To Fly Aid Shipment To Lebanon

Bending Over Backwards To Fly Aid Shipment To Lebanon
08/19/2020 | Citizenship
FedEx confirmed flying “80,000 pound shipment” aid to Lebanon. Dailycsr.com – 19 August 2020 – Remarking on the blast tragedy that took place in Lebanon, the CEO as well as the President of Direct Relief, Thomas Tighe informed: “It's a big list. A lot of stuff was blown up. Like in any tragedy,...
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