A-PAD Sri Lanka and HSBC launch Financial Literacy for Youth initiative

A-PAD Sri Lanka and HSBC launch Financial Literacy for Youth initiative

Jul 15, 2025

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that only 57.9% of adults are financially literate – a statistic that underscores the importance of starting financial education early. Empowering youth with money management skills is key to building a more resilient and informed generation.

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A-PAD Bulletin: May – June 2025

A-PAD Bulletin: May – June 2025

Jul 9, 2025

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30 Years of Service and Innovation: National Fire Agency Taiwan Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with Global Partners

30 Years of Service and Innovation: National Fire Agency Taiwan Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with Global Partners

Jul 2, 2025

The National Fire Agency (NFA) of Taiwan, operating under the Ministry of the Interior, is the nation’s leading authority on fire safety, emergency response, and disaster risk reduction. Established in 1995, the NFA has played a critical role in shaping Taiwan’s comprehensive disaster

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Youth for Climate Action: Solutions for Climate Disasters & Ecosystem Protection

Youth for Climate Action: Solutions for Climate Disasters & Ecosystem Protection

Jun 30, 2025

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a lived reality for Sri Lanka. Coastal erosion, intensifying floods, prolonged droughts, and biodiversity loss continue to disrupt lives, exposing deep gaps in disaster preparedness and ecosystem protection. Young people across the island

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A-PAD Qualified SLAF Rescuers’ Mission to Save Stranded Fishermen off Balapitiya Coast

A-PAD Qualified SLAF Rescuers’ Mission to Save Stranded Fishermen off Balapitiya Coast

May 30, 2025

Three fishermen in distress were rescued on May 30 in a high-risk air operation led by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with two of the rescuers having undergone advanced training through the A-PAD SL Search and Rescue (SAR) programme. The mission was

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