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Rebuilding livelihoods in tsunami-affected areas
16 February, 2010 
Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (BCPR)
Created in 2001 by United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Executive Board, the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (BCPR) works around the world to restore the quality of life for men, women and children who have been devastated by natural disaster or violent conflict.
Operating through some 100 country offices, the Bureau provides a bridge between the humanitarian agencies that handle immediate needs and the long-term development phase following recovery. Carving stability out of chaos, BCPR continues to seek new ways of preventing conflicts and of doing business - faster, earlier and in riskier situations.
Their goal is to be a global center of excellence on crisis prevention and recovery, by attracting the best professionals, providing knowledge and quality services, responding quickly and appropriately to country demands, and building effective partnerships.
Tsunami recovery
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UNDP work in Banda Ache, Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami
Survivors of the tsunami: One year later (UNDP) Disaster risk map (UNDP)