Locations
Moving Beyond Crisis
Photographic Exhibition
Through powerful photography, personal stories and audiovisual testimonies, this exhibition traces the journey from crisis to recovery. Together, these stories offer a glimpse into the human experiences, strength and determination that shape the path towards renewal.
ABOUT UNDP'S WORK ON CRISIS
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) responds from day one of a crisis, meeting immediate needs while laying the foundations for recovery. From restoring essential services and infrastructure to clearing debris and explosive hazards, supporting livelihoods and strengthening local institutions, UNDP helps communities move from crisis to stability.
When development starts from day one, recovery begins. Tomorrow is built together.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo — A mother and baby with the keys to their newly built home in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, replacing a house destroyed in the conflict.
Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory, WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGES — Nearly three years of conflict have left Gaza buried beneath 61 million tonnes of rubble. Across the Strip, debris is being cleared and recycled to reopen access, prepare shelter sites and support recovery.
Myanmar, FROM NOW TO NEVER AGAIN — After the 2025 earthquake, families are working with engineers to rebuild more safely, shaping the design and construction of homes suited to their needs and the risks they face.
Venezuela, FROM FRAGILITY TO STABILITY — After the 24 June 2026 earthquakes in northern Venezuela, communities faced widespread destruction. Data and assessments helped guide debris removal, clearing access routes and enabling essential support to reach affected areas.
Lebanon — The Beirut port explosion on 4 August 2020 devastated neighbourhoods across the city in a matter of moments. In the years since, communities have cleared debris, restored livelihoods and adapted to new challenges amid Lebanon's continuing crises, with support from UNDP.
Afghanistan, FROM VULNERABILITY TO STRENGTH — Sutan village in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, is recovering after the earthquakes of 31 August 2025. Families are restoring homes, services and livelihoods, while new infrastructure helps protect people from future shocks.
Jamaica, FROM DISASTER TO DEVELOPMENT — Hurricane Melissa, the strongest climate-induced disaster in Jamaica's modern history, left 45 people dead, devastated livelihoods, damaged critical infrastructure and generated 4.8 million tonnes of debris. UNDP-supported solar-powered fishery hubs have helped coastal communities restore livelihoods while building greater resilience to future climate shocks.
Afghanistan, RECOVERY BEGINS — In Afghanistan, recurring floods are adding pressure to villages already facing poverty, displacement and economic hardship. Each year, rising waters threaten crops and livestock. Residents are strengthening riverbanks with silt to safeguard homes, farmland and the resources they depend on.
Syria, FROM DEVASTATION TO REVIVAL — After years of conflict in Syria, communities are clearing the remnants of destruction with support from UNDP. Maria Ali, a mother of five from Homs, led a team removing debris, reopening neighbourhoods, and creating safer conditions for families returning home, while supporting her own family.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, FROM CRISIS TO PROSPERITY — In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Rusisiro Bridge is reconnecting communities to markets. Cibalonza Matabaro Esther helped build the bridge through a cash-for-work initiative, earning a wage that helps her children continue their education.
Ukraine — Years of war have left Ukraine's waterways contaminated by explosive ordnance, disrupting vital connections for communities and economies. Innovative mine clearance technologies, including drones, AI and advanced mapping, are helping reopen these routes.
Myanmar, LIFE RETURNS — After the March 2025 earthquake, many families lost years of hard work in an instant. In Nyaungshwe Township, near the iconic Inle Lake (or home to Inle Lake), women are rebuilding their livelihoods through farming and collective savings.
Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory, FROM DISPLACEMENT TO SECURITY — Years of war have forced families across Gaza to leave their homes, with many living in tents and temporary shelters. Amna (right) and her family now have a transitional shelter offering greater privacy, protection and stability amid prolonged displacement.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING — After returning home to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Solange Sebazira Justine rebuilt her livelihood through tailoring. With skills gained through a sewing group, she opened her own workshop, creating an income that supports her family and keeps her children in school.
Afghanistan, FROM RECOVERY TO RESILIENCE — After the 2025 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, families in Dar-e-Nur district, Nangarhar, are rebuilding with safer construction methods. By combining earthquake-resistant techniques with traditional house designs, they are creating stronger shelters better suited to the risks they face.
Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory, BUILDING TOMORROW — Years of war and displacement have disrupted daily life across Gaza, leaving families without the stability of routine. In Khan Younis, shared spaces and social activities are helping people reconnect and regain a sense of normalcy.
Ukraine, FROM HOPE TO HEALTH — War has placed extraordinary pressure on Ukraine's health system, but children still need specialist cancer care. In Kharkiv, restoring damaged hospitals is helping more families access treatment close to home. Dr. Maria Koida continues caring for children like eight-year-old Platon, who is preparing to return home after 18 months of leukaemia treatment.
Nigeria, FROM DEPENDENCY TO AGENCY — Through stabilization efforts in northeast Nigeria, women are creating safe spaces, bringing communities together and amplifying women's voices, while farmers restore livelihoods and strengthen food security. As community leader Yagana Mohammed (top right) says, "For us women, our voice is our superpower, and we must use it to change our community."
Iraq — In Iraq, UNDP's stabilization efforts have helped enable the return of 4.8 million displaced people, restoring livelihoods, services and community infrastructure. From fish farms to reopened schools, these investments are helping rebuild communities and strengthen social cohesion.
Somalia, FROM TODAY TO TOMORROW — In Berbera, Somaliland, children play during break time at a school supported through locally led development efforts. By putting communities at the centre of decisions, local authorities are strengthening services and infrastructure that help people adapt to climate change, displacement and other pressures affecting daily life.
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