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SUMMER | 2005
Direct Relief Your Money:
By The Numbers Direct Relief International Shareholders’ Meeting
Fiscal Year 2004 On Friday, May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International Direct Relief’s annual Shareholders’ Meeting is unique
April 1, 2004 through held its third annual Shareholders’ Meeting to report in the nonprofit sector. The organization was one of
March 31, 2005 the results of the fiscal year that ended on March 31, the first U.S. organizations to respond to the tsunami
2005. The meeting was free and open to the public. disaster and to disclose a strict, detailed policy regarding
• 22.4 million: the use for donations designated for tsunami relief.
The meeting occurred against the backdrop of
people served (courses unprecedented private and corporate giving for tsunami “This year’s meeting was particularly important
relief, chronic health challenges in developing countries in given the extraordinary generosity that occurred after
of treatment provided) Africa, and evolving nonprofit standards of governance the tsunami,” said Direct Relief President and CEO
and accountability. Direct Relief’s report to its investors Thomas Tighe. “People and businesses who entrust us
• 54: countries served included briefings from leaders in each of these fields. with their money and products deserve to know what
we do with it, and why.”
• 525 tons: weight Direct Relief International, ranked for several years
as the largest international nonprofit organization in Tighe reported on the increase in private charitable
of medical material aid contributions that resulted in $20 million in cash
California and among the largest in the United States
furnished based on private support, donations and nearly
received over $200 $200 million wholesale
• 529: number of aid million in contributions worth of medical product
shipments of cash and medical donations from the U.S.
material resources in pharmaceutical and medical-
• 66%: assistance fiscal year 2004-2005 manufacturing sector.
furnished to least – more than doubling “The perspectives of
photo: Monie Photography
the previous year’s local health leaders in the
developed countries results. tsunami area and in Africa
are rarely heard directly
• $122 million: The organization
and unfiltered,” said
announced its
wholesale value of results and briefed Tighe. “We are honored
medical aid furnished investors on finances, to provide them with this
humanitarian health opportunity to share the
• .018%: percentage of programs, and the realities of their work,
which we support as
total support spent on extensive tsunami relief
Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe with extensively as we can.”
efforts, which spurred
fundraising a significant increase in
International and Corporate Partners (L to R) Shang,
Direct Relief also expanded
Ariyaratne, Colatrella, and Stamp
cash and medical material its domestic assistance
• $12.8 million: donations. efforts and reported furnishing nearly $9 million
contributions received in wholesale medicines and supplies to nonprofit
Keynote speaker Trent Stamp, Executive Director of
for tsunami relief Charity Navigator, ‘America’s premier independent
community clinics in California, where more than 6
million residents lack health insurance.
charity evaluator’, discussed The Future of
• 0: amount of tsunami Philanthropy in the U.S.
contributions spent Dr. Judith Shang
Brenda Colatrella, the director of corporate
Dr. Judith Shang is the Executive Director of the
on administration or philanthropic efforts from Merck, a leading U.S.
Shemka Foundation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Dr.
fundraising company, which provides extensive support to Direct
Shang is a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology,
Relief’s humanitarian efforts also provided insights
received a Masters in Science in Medical
• 64%: Increase in into the company’s corporate efforts.
Microbiology from the University of London, has
warehouse staff’s Other speakers included international health leaders a Bachelors of Science with Honors in Biomedical
whose work in their home countries is supported by Sciences form the University of Bradford, UK.
operational productivity Direct Relief: Shemka Foundation runs the Direct Relief-
(pallets handled) supported Quality Healthcare Unit. Shemka
Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, Executive Director of Sarvodaya,
Foundation also develops and assists in
• 27: Staffing level (FTE) the largest nongovernmental organization in Sri Lanka,
implementing micro and community development
discussed the tsunami and the challenges of the recovery.
projects and provides education and training
Dr. Judith Shang, Executive Director of the Yaoundé, scholarships for the underprivileged. Dr. Shang
Healthy people. Cameroon-based Shemka Foundation, spoke on the is a member and Co-Chairperson of the U.S.
role of private health services and development efforts Embassy AIDS Task Force in Cameroon.
Better world. in Cameroon.
2. In-Kind Donors In Focus
From April 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005,
Direct Relief International received
medical aid with a wholesale value of
over $25.2 million. The vast majority of
our donors are American Corporations.
We thank the following donors whose
generosity has enabled us to help millions
of people around the world.
3M Pharmaceuticals
Abbott
AcryMed, Inc.
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Direct Relief VP Elected Chair
photo: Jay Farbman
Allergan, Inc.
Amsino International of Leading Industry-Nonprofit
Bausch & Lomb Consortium
BD
Boehringer Ingelheim Anthoula Randopoulos, Direct Relief’s Vice
President, Philanthropic Investment, was recently
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
elected chairman of the Partnership for Quality
Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Medical Donations (PQMD). PQMD is a
Den-Mat Corporation
nonprofit membership association comprised Direct Relief and Henry Schein
East West Associates Extend Partnership to Help Increase
of non-governmental organizations and leading
Edgepark Surgical
Ethicon, Inc.
pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers Access to Healthcare Services in
who share a common commitment to advance
Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. effective drug and medical supply donation
the Developing World
FSC Laboratories, Inc. practices. As one of the leading authorities on Henry Schein, Inc. has proved once again that it truly
Fuji Photo Film USA medical donations recognized by the World Health is a worldwide leader in healthcare excellence. As one
GlaxoSmithKline Organization (WHO) and others, PQMD facilitates, of the largest distributors of healthcare products and
Globus Relief Fund measures, and communicates best practices in the services to office-based practitioners in the combined
HDC Corporation field; informs the media, government, and academic North American and European markets, the Company,
Henry Schein, Inc. community about the role of drug and medical product through its global corporate citizenship program,
Johnson & Johnson donations; encourages the private sector to engage Henry Schein Cares, has served as a key partner with
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. in effective donation partnerships and programs; Direct Relief International in its efforts to help support
Kawasumi Laboratories America, Inc. conducts relevant research, and documents the impacts healthcare outreach programs and has provided in
Kendall Healthcare, Tyco and achievements of the donations community. Ms. 2005 nearly $150,000 in product donations to Direct
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Randopoulos will serve in that capacity for two years. Relief, in addition to the nearly $250,000 of product
Laddawn donations for tsunami aid. These contributions have
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reached thousands of people in over 80 countries
Martin Roth & Co. worldwide. Thank you, Henry Schein Cares!
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharms.
Mentor Corporation
Merck & Company, Inc.
Microflex
Microlife USA, Inc.
Midmark Corporation
Miltex Instrument Company Direct Relief International and
Mylan Laboratories, Inc. STADA Pharmaceuticals Provide Abbott to Support Women and
NAPO Phamaceuticals Access to Medications for Children in Afghanistan
Naryx Pharma, Inc.
National Library of Medicine, NIH
Uninsured Residents of California Direct Relief International announces a new initiative
The National Pediculosis Due to the current fiscal crisis in California that is in partnership with Abbott that will improve
Association, Inc. having a devastating impact on public health services, the health of women, infants, and children in
Nellcor Direct Relief has stepped up its efforts to help low- Afghanistan.
Nexxus Products Company income and uninsured Californians.
Over 16,000 Afghan women die each year from
Nordent Manufacturing, Inc. As with our international program partners, the pregnancy-related causes, making Afghanistan the
North Safety Products clinics with which we work in California provide second-deadliest place in the world to give birth.
Omron Healthcare, Inc. care on a non-discriminatory basis. The Sierra Health The majority of child-bearing women have no skilled
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Center (SHC), serving residents of Fullerton and assistance during labor and delivery. It is estimated
Progressive Medical International Modesto, is one such clinic. SHC sees approximately that 25 percent of Afghan children die before their
Quest Diagnostics 11,800 patients a year, 94 percent of whom earn fifth birthday, mostly from preventable illnesses, and
Sage Products, Inc. incomes 200 percent below the Federal Poverty Level. over half of them are stunted due to malnutrition.
Sappo Hill Soapworks
With the generous support of STADA Pharmaceuticals, Abbott will help Direct Relief address these issues
Schering-Plough Corporation
Direct Relief has provided more than $11 million among women and children in Afghanistan by
STADA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
wholesale value worth of pharmaceuticals and supplies donating nutritional and other healthcare products
TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA
to 70 clinics throughout California since December to our partner, Afghan Institute of Learning, and by
Vitamin Angel Alliance
2003. Thank you STADA Pharmaceuticals, for making sponsoring a training program that will prepare 25
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
critically needed medications available to Californians women to serve as midwives in outlying villages. With
Western Scientific Co.
who otherwise would lack access to treatment. this effort, we expect to reverse these terrible statistics.
Young Dental
Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products
3. Trip Report
Trip Report: ZAMBIA - Luapula Province
July, 2005
Christienne Durbin, Program Officer
Zambia is ranked 164 out of 177 countries Zambia and around
on the United Nations Development Program the world.
(UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI).
Since 1988, Direct
This index combines multiple economic,
Relief has been
social, physical and political factors to express
supporting local
a nation’s ability to move its people toward
medical programs in
freedom and the improvement of their lives.
Zambia, collaborating
The country’s population of 11,261,795 is
with the Mansa Rotary
enlarged by a significant number of refuges
Club to ensure that the
from neighboring countries: 58,894 from
Angola; 58,405 from Democratic Republic consignments reach the
of the Congo; and 5,767 from Rwanda. most needed facilities.
Current life expectancy at birth is a low 39.7 Mansa Rotary clears
years; this is partly due to the high adult HIV the shipments through
infection rate of 16.5% (920,000 people living customs and distributes
with AIDS). UNICEF estimates that more the material to each of
than 1 million Zambian children are orphans the end recipients. They Mother and child (patient) at Mambilima Hospital, Zambia
(19% of all children). play an integral part
in the provision of the aid that Direct Relief The Zambian people are warm, sincere,
Other health concerns in Zambia that impact provides, and we are fortunate to have such and friendly and I feel I have made lifelong
the well-being of its people include bacterial excellent partners. friendships among locals that I met on the
diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, malaria, trip. I even received a very special gift from
plague and schistosomiasis. Direct Relief currently supports seven
one of the Rotarians. One day I was admiring
hospitals and programs in the Luapula
In July of 2005, a small volunteer group a beautiful outfit that one of the ladies was
Province.
of local families, along with our Medical wearing. A couple of days later she handed me
Director and I, visited several of our partner One of them is Mansa General Hospital, a package that contained one of her colorful
hospitals in the Luapula Province, located the main referral hospital in a district that and beautifully tailored wraps, tops, and head
in the Northwestern corner of the country, includes over 1 million people. This hospital dress. I am saving that outfit for a very special
approximately 850 miles from Lusaka, is the cornerstone of a wide-reaching referral occasion. Thank you Margaret!
the capital city. In addition to the personal system that involves smaller hospitals and I received many updates from the doctors and
connections we made, we formally handed rural health centers, some over 200 km nurses on the current and most pressing health
over antibiotics and anti-malarial drugs to away. Mansa Hospital has 470 inpatient needs of the area and since my return have
each hospital we visited. The volunteers beds and emphasizes pediatric, neonatal, been working to implement the meeting of
had personally packed each box, and Direct and maternal care. In 2001, Direct Relief those needs with more shipments. I am deeply
Relief had shipped them to meet the visitors provided the equipment and supplies to help honored to be able to help in such a small way
upon their arrival. It was a powerful and start a Pediatric ICU at the Hospital. This to improve the health and well-being of some
moving experience for all and one I’m was a great relief to Dr. Jerome Sulibani, of Zambia’s neediest people.
sure will never be forgotten. This group of one of two pediatricians in the country. The
committed supporters also raised more than donation is a part of a program that seeks to We are planning a Zambia trip for July
$100,000 for Direct Relief’s programs in upgrade several of the other health facilities 2006 now. Please contact Lucy Anderson
in this remote area. at landerson@directrelief.org if you are
interested.
The main health
concerns of the
hospital are malaria,
with subsequent
anemia, respiratory
tract infections,
malnutrition,
tuberculosis, neonatal
septicemia, and
HIV/AIDS. The
ability to provide
surgical interventions
as well as pediatric
ICU capabilities will
greatly reduce patient
mortality, especially
among infants and
children. Children at airstrip in Mambalima, Zambia
Nurse in HIV/TB ward at Mbereshi Hospital, Zambia
5. Thank You
“Signature Supporters Society” Wish List
Direct Relief is renovating its
On May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International Their generosity has made a tremendous positive warehouse and pharmacy with
recognized a core group of people who have made a impact, and we hope they will continue to find our a generous grant from a local
gift consecutively every year for at least ten years. Their work worthy of their support. foundation, doubling the pallet
support has been critical to the continued operation storage capacity and providing
of Direct Relief and, more importantly, the millions of equipment needed for the newly
people who have received care that otherwise would designed space. Additional
have been unavailable. equipment needed includes:
It is not possible to convey fully the depth of appreciation 1 Crown Narrow-Aisle Reach
of their generosity. In recognition of their importance to Est. cost $35,500
Direct Relief, The Signature Supporters Society has been A forklift suitable for the
established to honor these important donors. new narrow aisles
We believe that their extraordinary commitment has 2 Crown Stockpickers
had a tremendous impact. In 1995, we supplied our Est. cost $26,855 each
partners with an estimated $31 million worth of medical A forklift with a ride-along
aid, providing an estimated 6 million full courses of cage allowing for safe and
treatment. efficient picking of product
Ten years later, thanks to their continued support, from high shelving units
Direct Relief sent an estimated $121 million worth of 2 Crown End Control Pallets
critically needed pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and Indefatigable volunteers Hattie Bowie, 94, Marian and Carl Est. cost $11,830 each
equipment, enough to provide a full course of treatment Greenfield, 90 and 88 respectively. Each has over 30 years A motorized pallet mover
to more than 22 million people around the world. of volunteer service to Direct Relief!
Our Investors
Gifts received from April to July 2005 Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. Amigos Del Peru Foundation, Inc. Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown
Mr. John Powell and Ms. Melinda Lerner Au Bon Climat/Qupe/Cold Heaven La Colina Junior High
Ambassador of Health ($100,000 +) The Ceil and Michael E. Pulitzer Builders Association Charity Lao Buddhist Samakitham
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation, Inc. Byron Vineyard and Winery Lopker Family Foundation
The Orfalea Fund Quantum Cabot Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Marble
Wellpoint Foundation Shaker Family Charitable Foundation Chango Coffee Pacifica Graduate Institute
Consul General ($50,000 +) Steinmetz Foundation Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts
Amgen Foundation, Inc. Swift Foundation Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
BASF Corporation Turpin Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Lance Conner and Ms. Nancy Werner Rotary Club of Bishop
Blue Shield of California Foundation Wackenhut Corporation The Julia Stearns Dockweiler Charitable Rotary Club of Montecito
The California Endowment Foundation San Marcos High School
President’s Council ($5,000 +)
Henry Schein, Inc. Elkhorn Area School District Tenet-Matching Gift Program
Anonymous
Pediatrix Charitable Fund, Inc. Firestone Family Estates Ms. Elna Theusen
Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Battaglia
Pfizer, Inc. The Gillette Company Matching Gift Program The Towbes Group, Inc.
BD Matching Gift Program
Reebok Human Rights Foundation Google Matching Gifts Program UBS Matching Gift Program
Mr. Rick Belluzzo
Mr. Linus Ho Valija Gitana
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Global Emissary ($25,000 +) Ms. Lisa Holte Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Wayne
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Anonymous Illinois Tool Works Foundation Westbrook-Walnut Grove Public Schools
First Quadrant
The Sheila Johnson Brutsch Charitable Trust India Association of Garden State Wyoming Area School District
Mr. Hendra Galang
Bush Hospital Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Godfrey
Capital Group Companies Charitable Fnd.
Dr. and Mrs. Alan J. Gottlieb
Global Brand Marketing Inc./
Mr. and Mrs. Killick Datta
Mr. Mike Gross Would you like to help, but haven’t figured out how?
Hixon Properties Incorporated
Independent Charities of America Many people say it just isn’t possible to do all they would like to do
Mr. Erle Holm
Izumi Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Leaderman to support Direct Relief in providing better lives for people around
MLB Advanced Media LP The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
The PRASAD Project the world while meeting family obligations. They often ask, how can
Lower Merion School District
Vadasz Family Foundation Mequon Thiensville School District
we help others and still meet these obligations?
World Health Envoy ($10,000 +) MyFonts.com, Inc. One way to resolve this conundrum is to remember Direct Relief in
American Jewish Joint Distribution The New York Community Trust your estate planning as a beneficiary in your will or your living trust.
Committee, Inc. The NMC Foundation
Dr. Sean O’Regan After you provide for your spouse and any other relatives to whom
Big Dog USA, Inc.
Bison Films Peruvian American Medical Society you feel an obligation, you can name Direct Relief International as the
Estonian American Fund for Economic Ms. Lisa Plaxco residual beneficiary, or you can set it up so that Direct Relief gets some
Education, Inc. Red Onion Saloon, Inc. percentage of your estate, assuring protection for your loved ones.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gaylord Mrs. Gaber Sempal
Global Partners for Development Schering Plough Corporation That’s what I’ve done. I found that by making a gift to Direct Relief
Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation Mrs. C. William Schlosser of what’s left at my death from my IRA and Retirement plans, it not
The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Host Marriott LP only avoids the income tax on all the untaxed increases in asset value
Hy Cite Corporation Tenet Healthcare Foundation
Associated Students UCSB in the plan, but also gives me an estate tax deduction. It doesn’t
Jimbo’s Natural Family, Inc.
Mr. Peter O. Johnson, Sr. Ventura County Community Foundation really cost me anything. Had I not provided for a charity, it would
Ms. Julie Ladner and Mr. Brian Fahnestock Mr. and Mrs. James Villanueva not have gone to my family, it would have been eaten up in taxes.
Millburn High School Ministers of Health ($2,500 +) Ask your attorney for assistance. Direct Relief has forms to help.
Orfalea Family Foundation Abbott Laboratories Fund
The Donald E. and Jo Anne Petersen AMD Matching Gift Program Stanley C. Hatch, Vice Chair
Foundation American School of Doha
6. Events and Activities
Vintners for Humanity SAVE THE DATE
June 2005 to March 2006 Vintners Auction
June 25 kicked off the third annual February 4, 2006
Vintners for Humanity Winemaker The Santa Barbara Vintners Association will hold its biennial gala
Dinner Series. John Marsch dinner and auction at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara. The
hosted the evening at Montjoie Vintners Association once again has selected Direct Relief International
Estate with Byron Vineyard and as beneficiary of the live and silent auction proceeds.
Winery pouring. Nancy Walker-
Koppelman and Larry Koppelman featured food and wine compliments Special care is taken by the Santa Barbara Vintners Association to pair
of Frank Ostini and the Hitching Post at their Bonneymead home on distinct wines with specific auction items. A few examples from past
August 28. Showcasing Santa Barbara county premiere wines and culinary Vintners auctions include a variety of 24 magnum wines from Santa Ynez
creations, these dinners benefit the work of Direct Relief International. Valley; wine, food and five nights at a private villa in Italy; Canadian Fly-
In Fishing; and six nights at a luxury condominium in Florida’s Amelia
Upcoming dinners include:
Island Plantation. This year’s auction items promise to be equally inviting,
“Oktoberfest” so mark your calendar and plan to join us for this magical evening.
Firestone Walker Brewery Company & Firestone Vineyard
October 23, 2005 Healthcare Heroes
Jaffurs Wine Cellars October 2, 2005, 6 pm
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Montecito Country Club
January 15, 2006 Annually, the Santa Barbara
Andrew Murray Vineyards Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) selects
New Winery Tasting Room honorees to be named Health Care Heroes. Direct Relief is pleased to
March 15, 2006 have been selected as one of the 2005 recipients of this reward. Direct
To learn more, visit the Direct Relief International website at Relief International will be honored along with two individuals.
www.directrelief.org and click “Notes from the Vine.” To RSVP, please phone Terra Basche at (805) 968-1511 x119.
For details about or reservations for any of the activities above,
please call 805-964-4767 x126 or visit our website: www.directrelief.org.
at ltuttle@directrelief.org.
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