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Rank #9 of 103

Direct Relief

Medical aid to people affected by poverty and emergencies

Humanitarian
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A94.1Unified Score

Score Profile

Verified ImpactTransparency &Dollar EfficiencyEvidence QualityCloak-vs-Clear ScoreBeneficiary VoiceAdaptability &
Verified Impact Outcomes25% weight · 95/100
Transparency & Disclosure20% weight · 97/100
Dollar Efficiency15% weight · 98/100
Evidence Quality & Rigor15% weight · 92/100
Cloak-vs-Clear Score10% weight · 90/100
Beneficiary Voice & Feedback10% weight · 88/100
Adaptability & Learning5% weight · 93/100

Quick Facts

Impact Metric

$1.8B in medical supplies

Beneficiaries

100 countries served

Annual Donations

$1800M

Founded

1948

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, USA

Website

directrelief.org

External Ratings

Charity Navigator4 / 4 Stars
CharityWatchA+
Candid Sealplatinum

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91.2
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Mercy Corps

Helping people survive through crisis, build better lives, and transform their communities

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International Medical Corps

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CARE International

Fighting global poverty with a focus on women and girls

84.4

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