A-PAD Search & Rescue Team Responds to International Disasters
A-PAD Search and Rescue Teams were rapidly dispatched in response to the disasters that occurred in quick succession in Lombok, Indonesia, Japan and most recently in the Philippines. The deployment teams from A-PAD, Civic Force and Peace Winds Japan also include a medical
Private Sector Towards Disaster Resilience
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) recently conducted a workshop on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into Private Sector in partnership with Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL). The recent years saw the damage to private sector caused by disasters and the
Indian Ocean WAVE 2018 – International Tsunami Simulation Exercise
The Indian Ocean WAVE 2018 Tsunami Simulation Exercise was held on 5th September 2018 with the participation of 28 countries (including 7 Indian Ocean Rim countries) and 3 districts in Sri Lanka (Galle, Ampara and Mullaitivu). The simulation was conducted to assess the
WÜRTH Lanka, Winfield Associates & Alliance Finance join A-PAD ~ An initiative to provide safe drinking water facilities
The District of Mannar currently holds a population of over 102,000 people affected by the menacing drought spread over 153 GN divisions. Upon a request letter by the District Secretary of Mannar, Mr. C A Mohan Ras, A-PAD Sri Lanka sought the assistance
Man-made Water Points Quench Thirst of the Wild
Sri Lanka Wildlife Authority has taken sufficient measures in order to create water points for the wild animals as the slow on-set drought dries up water holes in its natural habitat. A-PAD Sri Lanka met with Wildlife Authorities at Wilpattu National Park during