The Women for Direct Relief are a support group dedicated to building community among committed women, raising funds for Direct Relief, and having fun.
Previous Projects
- In 2006, Women for Direct Relief, a support group comprised of community member supporters and members of the board embarked on a trip to El Salvador to help distribute high-dose vitamin A tablets to children in rural areas. We visited FUDEM, a partner organization Direct Relief has worked with since 2000, providing them with ophthalmic sutures, eye antibiotics, and other eye medicines worth over $4 million (wholesale).
- In 2003, 15 women, including four Direct Relief staff members, made a five day trip to see-and be-Direct Relief's support for the work of Dr. Laura del Valle and her clinic, Casa Clinica Convivencia Campesina, in Las Varas, Mexico.
Previous Events
- Presentations from notable authors and international health experts.
- Annual event at Direct Relief's Shareholders' meeting with presentations from some of Direct Relief's health practioner leaders throughout the world.
For more information please contact Lori Willis at Direct Relief - (805) 964-4767 x126.