NewsLetter
Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Afya Tools
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Afya has a long and continuing commitment to service spanning almost two decades.
Earthquake,
Haiti
2010
2010
As part of our disaster response and mobility training, Afya delivered durable medical equipment as well as conducted mobility training for the DME.
Flooding,
Pakistan
2010
2010
Afya partnered with Khyber Eye Foundation in Pakistan and sent medical and humanitarian relief supplies to flood victims.
Tsunami,
Japan
2011
2011
During this disaster, Afya partnered with Real Medicine and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency to provide aid to victims.
Typhoon Haiyan,
Philippines
2013
2013
Afya delivered generators, tarps, baby formula, wipes, water, and meals ready to eat for victims of the Typhoon.
Ebola Outbreak,
Sierra Leone, Liberia
2014
2014-2015
During the Ebola outbreak, Afya sent supplies to Aspen Medical International in Sierra Leone during this disaster as well as 4 pallets to Liberia via our partner Airlink.
Water Emergency,
West Virginia
2014
2014
Afya partnered with the National Guard in West Virginia and delivered over 15 trucks of water.
Earthquakes,
Nepal
2015
2015
Afya delivered 30 pallets in response to the earthquake in Nepal. Recipients of this shipment included Lake City Hospital and Critical Care, Kathmandu Model Hospital & Grande International Hospital.
Refugee Crisis,
Greece
2016
2016-2017
Afya delivered mattresses, durable medical equipment, winter gear such as blankets, child and adult socks, and more.
Hurricane Maria,
Puerto Rico
2017
2017
Afya was quick in our response to this Hurricane, we delivered an EKG, defibrillators, blood pressure setups, pulse oximeters, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, and a large amount of luggage for life bags filled with consumable supplies requested. Additionally, Afya delivered 3000 vials of insulin to the Pediatric and Adult Diabetes Association of Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Irma,
US Virgin Islands
2017
2017
Afya was on the ground with our partner UJA- Federation of New York delivering 1000 doses of the TDAP vaccine, batteries, diapers, formula, and more to distribute to the US Virgin Islands.
Typhoon Ida,
Mozambique
2018
2018
With the support of Airlink and JDC, Afya delivered 4,393 pounds of humanitarian supplies, including suture sets, medical provisions, and materials to treat water-borne diseases caused by flooding. 11 pallets of supplies were airlifted to address injuries and illnesses common in environmental crises and displacement.
Hurricane Dorian,
Bahamas
2019
2019
Afya sent 47,600 pounds of supplies in 4 containers to support the reopening of Rand Hospital, closed by the hurricane. Additionally, 40 Afya Luggage for Life bags of medical supplies were sent on private planes to Abaco, alongside 2 recovery groups delivering aid.
Brush Fires,
Australia
2020
2020
Afya shipped pallets of medical supplies to help the veterinarians, nurses, and techs treat and care for the injured wildlife in Australia. Afya delivered 2 pallets, weighing 750 lbs., valued at $15,414.
Earthquakes,
Puerto Rico
2020
2020
Afya delivered aid to the southern part of Puerto Rico. The aid was for elders suffering in the Earthquake Swarm, including walkers, canes, wheelchairs, beds, positioners, diapers, and hygiene kits. Additionally, 2 containers and a temporary ICU tent to earthquake affected areas.
Covid-19,
China
2020
2020
Shipped PPE and other medical supplies to Wuhan at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19,
USA
2020
2020-2022
Delivered PPE to over 100 healthcare facilities nationally, including major hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community organizations, and emergency response teams. Afya has had 534 shipments, 1,222 pallets, and 348,983 lbs., valued at $4,181,908.
Covid-19,
Impacting Native Elders
2020
2020
Prepared and shipped 8 deliveries of PPE and elder care supplies to indigenous elders across the Western US, including Yurok, Lakota, Navajo, & Apache tribes.
Port Explosion,
Lebanon
2020
2020
Afya quickly delivered 10 shipments of life-saving medical supplies to partners in the disaster zone. Partnering with Anera after the port explosion, Afya provided medical supplies and PPE. Later, Afya sent four containers of PPE, including hundreds of thousands of face masks, shields, and gowns, to healthcare workers at LAU and AUBMC in Lebanon.
Covid-19,
Puerto Rico
2020
2020
Afya sent PPE and medical supplies to PR during the years 2020 – 2021 for Covid-19.
Covid-19,
Haiti
2020
2020-2021
Afya delivered medical supplies to Hopes for Haiti. These supplies were used by healthcare workers. Afya has delivered four shipments, 89 pallets, weighing 46,355 lbs., and valued at $787,510.
Hurricane Laura,
Texas
2020
2020
Afya initially sent three large shipments of PPE and other medical supplies and equipment to three Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Texas to aid in recovery from Hurricane Laura, including East Texas Community Health Services, Inc., Central Texas Community Health Center, and Legacy Community Health Services. Another 4 shipments were delivered after that.
Volcano Eruption,
St. Vincent
2021
2021
Afya delivered 28,000 pounds of critical PPE and humanitarian supplies valued at more than $500,000 to the island including hygiene kits, blankets, sheets, cloth masks, diapers, warm-up jackets, face shields, gloves, KN95 masks, and gowns.
War,
Ukraine
2021
2021-2024
Afya aided Ukraine with PPE, DME, meals ready to eat, wound care, bio medical machines, and hygiene kits. So far, we’ve delivered 111 shipments, 1,031 pallets, weighing 480,008 lbs., and valued at $7,005,843.69.
Covid-19,
India
2021
2021
Afya was able to respond by shipping supplies requested by the Ministry of Health including BiPAPs, CPAPs, oxygen masks & tubing, oxygen concentrators. syringes, hospital sheets & blankets, and hospital beds.
Earthquake,
Haiti
2021
2021
We responded with shipments of PPE like gowns, face shields, gloves, and masks; wound care supplies such as gauze, bandages, splints, stabilizers, and sutures; surgical supplies; and IV starter kits. In total, more than $1.6 million worth of lifesaving medical supplies were distributed throughout the affected areas.
Earthquake,
Turkey
2022
2022
Afya was able to send two shipments of supplies that contained walkers and toilet seat covers to Turkey. Additionally, Afya partnered with the Syrian Multifaith Alliance to send supplies to aid victims of this earthquake.
Covid-19,
Haiti
2023
2023
Afya sent 4 shipments with PPE and medical supplies requested, 89 pallets, 46,355 lbs., and valued at $787,509.93
Covid-19,
Uganda
2023
2023
Afya responded to COVID-19 in Uganda with medical supplies requested, such as DME, pediatric biomedical machines, and PPE. These supplies went to our partner, Tender Grass Roots.
Wildfires,
Maui
2023
2023
Afya sent two shipments in response to the Maui wildfires, totaling 8,515 lbs. and valued at $52,000. The shipments included cots, adult diapers, CPAP machines, and durable medical equipment. Mauna Medics received the first 5 pallets of cots and wheelchairs, while Adaptive Maui received 20 pallets of DME for shelter victims.
Explosion,
Dominican Republic
2023
2023
Afya responded to the devastating explosion in the Dominican Republic by sending 26 LFL bags via JetBlue, weighing 1,202 pounds and valued at $18,114. In partnership with Hospital Juan Pablo Pina, Fearsage, and Jompeame, we provided gloves, bandages, gauze, DME (wheelchairs, walkers, canes), PPE, hygiene kits, surgical supplies, and wound care items.
War,
Israel-Hamas
2023
2023-2024
War Israel-Hamas: Afya sent 16 shipments, 114 pallets, 46,050 lbs., and valued $1,337,274.
Conflict,
Gondar, Ethiopia
2024
2024
Afya shipped 10 pallets of medical supplies, including consumables, surgical instruments, and wound care, to Gondar, Ethiopia. Valued at $62,557, this shipment supported the Ethiopian Jewish community through the partnership with Struggling to Save Ethiopian Jews and Airlink, Afya's airfreight partner.
Hurricane,
Hurricane Beryl
2024
2024
Afya sent supplies to Grenada and St. Vincent in response to Hurricane Beryl. This included feminine hygiene products, cold packs, medical consumables, wound cleansers, wipes, and adult diapers. This response was 6 shipments of 20 pallets, 7,337 lbs., and a value of $61,677.
Conflict,
Gaza
2024
2024
Afya sent eight pallets to Gaza with medical supplies needed most. This shipment was in partnership with Distribute Aid, Anera, and our freight partner Airlink. This is the first shipment, and Afya is working on another.
Hurricane,
Milton and Helene
2024
2024
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Afya has shipped over 52,000 lbs. of essential supplies—valued at nearly $442,000—to impacted communities. We are committed to providing critical relief, ensuring life-saving care reaches those who need it most in affected regions.
Your support is saving lives—right now, all over the world. With every surplus bandage, syringe, suture, and piece of equipment like wheelchairs and incubators, you help rescue from New York City hospitals, you’re bringing life-saving care to people in need. These supplies are a direct lifeline for people where access to healthcare can be the difference between life and death.
And during this season of giving, when we recognize how fortunate we are, there’s no better time to give back. Your donations are providing care to communities in need—from natural disaster-hit areas to under-resourced health clinics.
All new or increased donations will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor for a $100,000 matching gift! This means your support will have double the impact on lives across the globe.
Double your impact today by donating to help us rescue more surplus supplies and heal more people.
P.S. If you’ve already given, thank you so very much! Feel free to send this along to another caring friend who wants to do good in the world!
