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Direct Relief (formerly known as Direct Relief International) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a stated mission to "improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing and providing essential medical resources needed for their care."The organization is headed by an independent Board of Directors and President and CEO, Thomas Tighe.<small> from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Relief Wikipedia]</small>
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Direct Relief (formerly known as Direct Relief International) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief in the United States and internationally.The organization is headed by an independent board of directors and its president and CEO, Thomas Tighe.


== History ==
In 1945, William Zimdin, an Estonian immigrant to the United States and businessman, began sending thousands of relief parcels to relatives, friends, and former employees in Europe to help with the aftermath of World War II. In 1948, Zimdin formalized his efforts with the establishment of the William Zimdin Foundation.<small> from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Relief Wikipedia]</small>
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