A-PAD Sri Lanka and HSBC launch Financial Literacy for Youth initiative
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.
30 Years of Service and Innovation: National Fire Agency Taiwan Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with Global Partners
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
Youth for Climate Action: Solutions for Climate Disasters & Ecosystem Protection
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
A-PAD Qualified SLAF Rescuers’ Mission to Save Stranded Fishermen off Balapitiya Coast
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