Our Mission
The Universal Disaster Relief Foundation (UDRF) is dedicated to providing life-saving resources and aid to communities worldwide, with a special focus on civilians affected by the devastation of war. Our top priority is delivering essential support to children and families, including food, water, medical supplies, fuel, shelter, and clothing. When access to these communities is restricted, we provide direct financial assistance, empowering individuals to secure the necessities they need to survive.
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About Us
We are a 100% volunteer-operated organization, meaning that no executive or field volunteer receives a salary. This structure ensures that the vast majority of funds go directly toward disaster relief. Only 10% of donations are allocated to essential operational costs, such as bank fees, money transfers, currency exchange, and the transportation of aid to those in need.
Our board consists of seven dedicated members from diverse backgrounds who collaboratively manage the organization and personally contribute to our relief efforts. As a group of friends, we united our individual humanitarian initiatives to form this organization in response to the ongoing crises in Gaza, Sudan, and Congo. Our mission is to provide critical aid wherever it is needed, leveraging the resources and networks available to us.
In December 2024, we officially became a licensed NGO at both the state and federal levels. Since then, we have been actively providing life-saving assistance to civilians affected by conflict, with a primary focus on Gaza. With your support, we aim to expand our relief efforts to other conflict zones, ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most.
Together, we can make a difference. Join us in our mission to bring hope and relief to communities in crisis.
Our Mission
The Universal Disaster Relief Foundation (UDRF) is dedicated to providing life-saving resources and aid to communities worldwide, with a special focus on civilians affected by the devastation of war. Our top priority is delivering essential support to children and families, including food, water, medical supplies, fuel, shelter, and clothing. When access to these communities is restricted, we provide direct financial assistance, empowering individuals to secure the necessities they need to survive.
How We Deliver Aid
We work closely with local and regional suppliers near affected areas to procure and distribute life-saving supplies with speed and efficiency. Whenever possible, we provide direct, hand-to-hand assistance to those in need.
Our Commitment
We are committed to uphold the integrity of our mission, we strive to minimize administrative and distribution costs, ensuring that the maximum amount of aid reaches those who need it most.
We firmly believe that when one innocent life is lost, all of humanity suffers. But when one innocent life is saved, it is as if all of humanity is saved.
Join us in alleviating suffering and restoring hope to our brothers and sisters in need.
Our Aid Prioritization Criteria
At UDRF, we allocate aid based on a strategic and compassionate approach, ensuring that assistance reaches those in the most dire circumstances. Our priorities are guided by the following principles:
1. Urgency – We assess crises using a life-or-death framework, prioritizing the most critical cases of distress.
2. Differential Suffering & Need – We distinguish between absolute and relative need to ensure aid reaches those in the most desperate conditions.
3. Immediate & Long-Term Impact – We address both urgent survival needs and future sustainability to help communities rebuild.
4. Proximity & Social Bonds – Our deep ties with affected communities allow us to assess needs firsthand and deliver effective, targeted relief.
5. Feasibility – We evaluate the success potential of our interventions, ensuring that our resources are maximized where they can have the greatest impact.
6. Alternative Capacity – We prioritize communities that are underserved or overlooked by larger humanitarian organizations.
