×

News publications and other organizations are encouraged to reuse Direct Relief-published content for free under a Creative Commons License (Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International), given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

When republishing:

  • Include a byline with the reporter’s name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not possible, include the following language at the top of the story: "This story was originally published by Direct Relief."
  • If publishing online, please link to the original URL of the story.
  • Maintain any tagline at the bottom of the story.
  • With Direct Relief's permission, news publications can make changes such as localizing the content for a particular area, using a different headline, or shortening story text. To confirm edits are acceptable, please check with Direct Relief by clicking this link.
  • If new content is added to the original story — for example, a comment from a local official — a note with language to the effect of the following must be included: "Additional reporting by [reporter and organization]."
  • If republished stories are shared on social media, Direct Relief appreciates being tagged in the posts:
    • Twitter (@DirectRelief)
    • Facebook (@DirectRelief)
    • Instagram (@DirectRelief)

Republishing Images:

Unless stated otherwise, images shot by Direct Relief may be republished for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

  • Maintain correct caption information.
  • Credit the photographer and Direct Relief in the caption. For example: "First and Last Name / Direct Relief."
  • Do not digitally alter images.

Direct Relief often contracts with freelance photographers who usually, but not always, allow their work to be published by Direct Relief’s media partners. Contact Direct Relief for permission to use images in which Direct Relief is not credited in the caption by clicking here.

Other Requirements:

  • Do not state or imply that donations to any third-party organization support Direct Relief's work.
  • Republishers may not sell Direct Relief's content.
  • Direct Relief's work is prohibited from populating web pages designed to improve rankings on search engines or solely to gain revenue from network-based advertisements.
  • Advance permission is required to translate Direct Relief's stories into a language different from the original language of publication. To inquire, contact us here.
  • If Direct Relief requests a change to or removal of republished Direct Relief content from a site or on-air, the republisher must comply.

For any additional questions about republishing Direct Relief content, please email the team here.

Update: Colorado Wildfires Response

News

By Hannah Rael

In response to several major wildfires in Colorado, Direct Relief has shipped 14 deliveries of critical medicines and medical supplies to three health centers treating people affected by the smoke and flames.

During the Black Forest Fire, Mission Medical Clinic and Open Bible Medical Clinic – both in Colorado Springs – expanded their care under the emergency circumstances to help treat anyone affected. Both clinics typically serve low-income and uninsured populations, but opened their services and supplies to all displaced by evacuation or suffering from side effects of the smoke.

Burning 16,000 acres in nine days, the now-contained Black Forest Fire – the most destructive in Colorado’s history – killed two people, destroyed more than 500 homes, and caused nearly 40,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to CNN.

Another health center partner, Valley Wide Health Systems in Alamosa, is situated between the East Peak and West Fork Complex fires and is a key part of their county’s disaster response plan. The clinic – which has various sites throughout southern Colorado – serves more than 36,000 patients, more than a third of which are uninsured.

Valley Wide is treating affected patients as firefighters continue battling both fires, which have burned thousands of acres and forced mandatory evacuations.

During wildfires, the care offered by health centers and clinics such as these three becomes crucial. Wildfires pose serious health risks beyond the flames themselves.

The smoke contains particulate matter that can hurt the eyes, irritate the respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung conditions, especially in children. Additionally, any rapid, mass evacuation raises general health risks for evacuees, particularly those who require medications to manage chronic conditions, like asthma and diabetes. These treatments are often forgotten when people rush to flee their homes in an emergency.

Direct Relief continues to monitor the situation and is prepared to continue supporting ongoing efforts to care for patients affected by the fires. About a dozen fires have burned across the state this June. The medicines and supplies shipped to date are valued at more than $233, 000.

*Natalie Pate, Direct Relief’s intern correspondent based out of Colorado contributed to this update.

Previous related post > Responding to the Black Forest Fire in Colorado

Giving is Good Medicine

You don't have to donate. That's why it's so extraordinary if you do.