In response to the ongoing crisis in Timor-Leste, BELUN has increasingly engaged in humanitarian assistance and return and reintegration efforts, as the number of internally-displaced persons (IDPs) has swelled across Dili and the districts. The peace strengthening program seeks to promote sustainable community stabilization, addressing both long and short-term needs in communities as a result of the national crisis. For example, in June and July 2006, BELUN facilitated the two largest food distributions undertaken since the Timorese humanitarian crisis began. With support from the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Assistance Group, the privately owned Atauro Express, and government-subsidized Dinkus Ferry, BELUN transported more than 100 metric tons of food and other commodities to Atauro Island, feeding more than 9,000 residents and 1,500 IDPs. Since the crisis began, BELUN has also managed a substantial IDP center located on and around its office in Dili.