DISASTER RELIEF
Afya is there before, during, and after crisis situations.
We work with trusted partners already on the ground in impacted regions to identify urgent needs. Afya is there along this continuum of preparedness, response, and recovery. We send only the requested supplies and equipment to ensure shipments are relevant, timely, and effective.
Since 2008, Afya has delivered aid in response to dozens of crises worldwide, supporting communities facing both natural and man-made disasters.
Recent and ongoing disaster response efforts include:
- Ebola in DRC and Uganda
- Hurricane Melissa – Jamaica and the Caribbean
- LA Wildfires – United States
- Hurricane Helene – North Carolina
- Crisis in the Middle East – Gaza, Lebanon, Israel
- War – Ukraine
- Hurricane Fiona – Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic
- Ebola outbreak – DRC
- Earthquake – Haiti
- COVID-19 pandemic – Global (14 countries)
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Afya has a long and continuing commitment to service spanning almost two decades.
