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Victims of civil unrest, poverty, disaster. Who can they rely on to supply lifesaving supplies and medical aid, whether they are involved in the disaster such as Katrina, the Japan quake and tsunami, the Southern California fires or are in poverty-stricken areas without access like Africa and Haiti? One of the top 20 most efficient non-profits in the United States, Direct Relief International, is there to help. Founded in the aftermath of World War II to assist people in post-war Europe who were living under tremendous hardship, Direct Relief today sends pharmaceuticals, supplies, nutritional supplements and medical equipment to local healthcare facilities in 72 countries and is the only licensed non-profit to deliver pharmaceuticals to all 50 U.S. states.
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