2020 saw the unprecedented confluence of a deadly global pandemic with natural disasters worldwide – the largest wildfires ever recorded in the Western U.S. and Australia, 12 named tropical storms hitting the U.S. mainland, humanitarian disasters in Beirut and Yemen, earthquakes in Puerto Rico, and an ongoing epidemic of opioid overdose deaths.
In response to these unrelenting catastrophes, Direct Relief this year worked on more fronts than ever before in its 72-year history.
This report provides an overview of how Direct Relief has leveraged support from generous individuals, companies, and foundations to significantly expand global operations while continuing ongoing services and long-term support for local health systems in 2020.
