Direct Relief International provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world.

Since 1948, Direct Relief International has worked to help people who confront enormous hardship to improve the quality of their lives. The tradition of direct and targeted assistance, provided in a manner that respects and involves the people served, has been a hallmark of the organization since its founding. As Direct Relief celebrates its 60th anniversary, it marks a major milestone: Since 2000, Direct Relief has provided $1 billion in direct aid through medical material assistance and targeted cash grants serving 49.8 million people in 59 countries worldwide. We work to strengthen the in-country health efforts of our partners by providing essential material resources - medicines, supplies and equipment.

Improving Health for People
Strengthening Fragile Health Systems
Primary care health clinics
Combating HIV/AIDS