The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program is designed to speed recovery and reduce chronic vulnerabilities in the tsunami-affected communities. Through this program, the American Red Cross will reach survivors in Asia and East Africa with comprehensive interventions that efficiently and effectively respond to survivors' needs.

Because of supporters' generosity, the American Red Cross believes it has the funds to allow it to fulfill long-term plans to assist tsunami survivors. Funds entrusted to the American Red Cross will be used over a period of approximately five years in an integrated approach that concentrates on three core areas:

1. Community Health and Disease Control-to help individuals and communities recover from the disaster and address the chronic needs of the most vulnerable.
2. Community Restoration and Rebuilding-to work with partner organizations to restore homes, communities, services and the livelihoods of those affected.
3. Disaster Preparedness-to ensure that Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and communities have effective disaster preparedness plans and the skills needed to respond to and reduce the effects of future disasters.

As one of many organizations engaged in this humanitarian relief effort, the American Red Cross will continue to focus its services within its core areas of expertise; match its strengths with the needs of tsunami survivors; and maintain close partnerships with the affected local Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, other partners in the Movement and other global humanitarian organizations. Working together with local Red Cross and Red Crescent employees and volunteers, the American Red Cross can quickly establish enduring relationships with communities and can better understand local needs and concerns. This focus and collaboration will ensure that help is delivered where it is most needed and that funds and other resources are used efficiently.

The remainder of this report describes some of our long-term programs already underway. Please visit www.redcross.org frequently for additional information and updates on activities, expenditures and allocations.