This annual report from Direct Relief summarizes the organization's work in 2002. It provided over $67 million in medical aid to 57 countries. The aid helped care for an estimated 9.7 million people and was distributed through 263 shipments totaling over 900,000 pounds. Direct Relief worked with numerous partner organizations around the world, especially focusing on maternal and child health. The report highlights some of Direct Relief's key partners and projects in countries such as Afghanistan, Bolivia, Cambodia, and El Salvador. It expresses the goal of improving health access in developing areas and supporting local healthcare workers and facilities.