Crisis Prevention and Recovery

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.

Learn more about our work in this video featuring Kathleen Cravero, the Director of the Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery.

Click here to see a flash slideshow on UNDP crisis, prevention and recovery efforts around the world.

Voices From Countries in Crisis

Promoting Women's Participation in Government in Afghanistan

Rosanita Serrano, Gender Main- streaming Specialist for UNDP Afghanistan discusses the need to support women's participation in elections, community affairs and decision-making processes in the country (streaming audio or mp3)

Preparing for Elections in Iraq

Jacky Sutton, Media Programme Manager for the Governance and Civil Society Programme shares her experience working in Iraq as part of the International Election Assistance Team and discusses the dedication of local journalists (streaming audio or mp3)

Laying the Groundwork for Peace in Eastern DRC

Recently, I spent three months in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) helping support the newly established Provincial Peacebuilding Unit. Read more...
Listen to Valeria Izzi, Programme Specialist, describe her experience (streaming audio or mp3)