Press Releases

Stamford, Conn. – June 9, 2026 – Americares is responding to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines Monday morning, collapsing buildings, disrupting the first day of school for millions of children and prompting tsunami alerts throughout the region.  

Stamford, Conn. – June 9, 2026 – Americares is responding to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines Monday morning, collapsing buildings, disrupting the first day of school for millions of children and prompting tsunami alerts throughout the region.  

Stamford, Conn. – May 20, 2026 – Americares, the global health and disaster relief organization, is responding to the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has already claimed over 130 lives and prompted a global health emergency. 

Television Creator, Producer, Author and CEO of Global Media Company Shondaland Shonda Rhimes will present the Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award to Actor, Director, Producer and Americares Board Member Tony Goldwyn at the 2026 Americares Airlift Benefit.

Television Creator, Producer, Author and CEO of Global Media Company Shondaland Shonda Rhimes will present the Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award to Actor, Director, Producer and Americares Board Member Tony Goldwyn at the 2026 Americares Airlift Benefit.

Television Creator, Producer, Author and CEO of Global Media Company Shondaland Shonda Rhimes will present the Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award to Actor, Director, Producer and Americares Board Member Tony Goldwyn at the 2026 Americares Airlift Benefit.

Americares marked one year since the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by helping area residents prepare for future emergencies.

Americares, is deploying an emergency medical team to Jamaica to meet the immediate physical and mental health needs of survivors affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Americares is preparing to respond to Tropical Storm Melissa, which is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Caribbean.

Americares is preparing to respond to Tropical Storm Melissa, which is forecast to become a major hurricane in the Caribbean.

Stamford, Conn. – Oct. 22, 2025 – Americares, the global health and disaster relief organization, is pleased to welcome Kellen Thomas as its new senior vice president of medicine security.

Tony Goldwyn will be celebrated for his lifetime of philanthropy at the 2026 Americares Airlift Benefit.

Americares is responding to the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Cebu province in the Philippines at about 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday.

A pivotal $1 million donation to strengthen the global health workforce’s ability to respond to emergencies was announced during Climate Week NYC’s Hub Live. 

Americares is responding to the deadly 6.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked eastern Afghanistan just before midnight local time on Sunday.

In response to the devastating flooding that has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in northwest Pakistan, Americares is offering assistance to local organizations.

Americares is expanding its efforts to protect uninsured and underinsured patients across the United States from extreme heat this summer.

Despite claims by Israeli authorities that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies since 2 March.

Manila, Philippines – July 22, 2025 — Americares and the Philippines Department of Health today launched the Climate Resilience Toolkit for Health Centers in the Philippines—a new resource to help health centers protect patients’ health during extreme weather.  

Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization, is pleased to announce the election of Francine Gingras to its Board of Directors.