2026 CHALLENGE

We're honored and thrilled to support Direct Relief in the 2026 Challenge! This esteemed nonprofit is dedicated to enhancing the health and lives of individuals impacted by poverty and emergencies across all 50 U.S. states and over 80 countries worldwide.

"In fiscal year 2024, Direct Relief mobilized an impressive $2.4 billion in humanitarian aid, including $770 million in medical assistance for those affected by natural disasters, wars, and civil conflicts in regions such as North Carolina, Maui, Ukraine, the Middle East, Haiti, and Sudan."

Recognized for its exceptional efficiency, Direct Relief received a perfect score of 100% for both charitable commitment and fundraising efficiency from Forbes, reflecting its dedication to allocating every donated dollar directly to its humanitarian mission.

**Very few charities give 100% of your donation to the actual cause. Direct Relief ensures that 100% of donor contributions directly support humanitarian programs.

Direct Relief also earns an A+ rating from CharityWatch, the highest grade awarded by the independent watchdog!

Humanitarian Impact in 2024

In 2024, Direct Relief advanced its global humanitarian mission with the following accomplishments:

• Delivering Lifesaving Medicines: Distributed over 380 million defined daily doses of medicine to more than 2,300 healthcare facilities across 90 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

• Hurricane Responses: Responded to Hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton, providing financial support and essential medicines to over 90 healthcare providers across impacted states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

• Middle East Humanitarian Aid: Provided $299 million in medical aid to regions including Gaza, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. This included nearly 150 tons of medical supplies, valued at more than $32 million, addressing critical health needs such as cancer treatment, diabetes care, cardiac conditions, and water purification.

• Support for Ukraine: Delivered $322 million in medical aid to Ukraine in 2024, bringing the total since 2022 to 2,600 tons, valued at $1.4 billion. Current initiatives focus on rehabilitation, mental health, mobile care, and energy resilience for healthcare facilities.

Join us in supporting Direct Relief's impactful work and be part of a global effort to provide critical aid where it's needed most. Everything Direct Relief does, every person whose life is saved or improved, stems from an act of generosity that's purely voluntary. You don't have to donate. That's why it's so extraordinary when you do.