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Direct Relief International is a non-profit organization that aims for the improvement of the quality of life for people all over the world. At present, the Santa Barbara, California-based organization delivers medical assistance and disaster relief to underprivileged communities and disaster victims, natural or man-made.

Established in August 23, 1948 by William Zimdin, an Estonian immigrant who channeled his wealth to providing relief assistance to victims of World War II, it later came to be known as Direct Relief International and was managed by his close associate Dennis Karczag.

As an independent non-profit, its support is sourced from donations made by individuals, corporations, foundations, and associations with a sterling record of humanitarian accomplishments. Being a four-star charity, it was recognized recently by Forbes as one of only two US-based nonprofits that is “100% efficient in fundraising”.

Direct Relief International has accomplished medical relief missions all over the world, providing medical assistance to refugees in Tibet and earthquake victims in Peru. Since 2000, it has provided $1 billion in direct aid, helping 49.8 million people in 59 countries.

Direct Relief International has contributed to the international relief effort along with other non-profits like Feed the Children (FTC), a Christian relief organization. Feed the Children recently launched the Giving is Good initiative, providing a venue for people to choose the charities they wish to partner with. Feed the Children believes that giving is good and through giving, we contribute to meaningful change.