News and updates on Afya's work delivering lifesaving supplies and equipment around the world.
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for New York State ahead of an extreme winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures forecast to impact communities this weekend. It poses serious risks to health and safety, particularly for New Yorkers who are unsheltered or vulnerable. Afya Is Prepared to Help Afya is a New […]
Yonkers, NY — October 31, 2025 — As Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with 185 MPH winds, devastated parts of Jamaica, Haiti, and the surrounding areas, Yonkers, NY distribution center. One day after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, Afya shipped 20 pallets of medical supplies, valued at $130,000, in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission […]
In August of 2025, Afya welcomed Michael Vickers and Peter T. Gelfman to our Board of Directors. Both bring deep expertise in their respective fields and a shared commitment to advancing Afya’s mission of improving global health outcomes by delivering rescued medical supplies and equipment to communities in need.
When devastating floods struck Texas in July 2025, Afya reacted quickly and dispatched medical aid to support overwhelmed healthcare providers and evacuee populations.
In July 2025, Afya completed a pivotal health system strengthening visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, reinforcing our long-term commitment to partnership and collaboration across the Caribbean.
In early January 2025, a series of devastating wildfires swept across Southern California—destroying homes, schools, and neighborhoods, and displacing more than 150,000 people.
Happy Earth Day! We are proud to share Afya’s 2024 Impact Report with you on this important day of awareness about our planet’s health, which is closely tied to the well-being of humans everywhere. The past year’s significant milestones would not have been possible without your generosity and commitment.
Crucial medical supplies are being packed for Ukraine at the AFYA Foundation in Yonkers. On Friday, volunteers from the UJA-Federation got involved, too. News 12 photojournalist Scott Cohen provides a look at the effort.
Over the last 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies have been committed to improving the communities in which members live, creating programs and supporting partnerships that impact health and well-being. They are dedicated to the 1 in 3 Americans they cover across the country, working together to help address challenges and urgent needs.
Federal funding cuts are destabilizing healthcare systems around the globe and in the U.S. As these challenges grow, Afya is stepping up to fill the gaps and ensure access to healthcare for vulnerable communities.