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HSBC Scales Up Clean Waterways Project to Restore Beira Lake

September 10, 2026

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Kindai University Students Tour Sri Lanka for Cultural Exchange and Disaster Resilience Learning

September 9, 2026

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AVPN Global Conference 2026 Advocates for Stronger Collaborative Philanthropy in Asia

September 8, 2026

A-PAD Reaches Remote Communities in Rasuwa, Nepal with Relief Supplies

August 31, 2026

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A-PAD Mobilises for Nepal's Flash Flood Response

August 29, 2026

Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore Spotlights Power of Collaboration in Disaster Response Across Asia Pacific

August 13, 2026

Featured Posts

Kindai University Students Tour Sri Lanka for Cultural Exchange and Disaster Resilience Learning

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Kindai University Students Tour Sri Lanka for Cultural Exchange and Disaster Resilience Learning

Sep 9, 2026

AVPN Global Conference 2026 Advocates for Stronger Collaborative Philanthropy in Asia

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AVPN Global Conference 2026 Advocates for Stronger Collaborative Philanthropy in Asia

Sep 8, 2026

A-PAD Reaches Remote Communities in Rasuwa, Nepal with Relief Supplies

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A-PAD Reaches Remote Communities in Rasuwa, Nepal with Relief Supplies

Aug 31, 2026

A-PAD Mobilises for Nepal’s Flash Flood Response

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A-PAD Mobilises for Nepal’s Flash Flood Response

Aug 29, 2026

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A-PAD Provides Clean Drinking Water Facilities to the Badulla District

A-PAD Provides Clean Drinking Water Facilities to the Badulla District

May 16, 2026

A-PAD Provides Clean Drinking Water Facilities for Students in the Nuwara Eliya District

A-PAD Provides Clean Drinking Water Facilities for Students in the Nuwara Eliya District

May 15, 2026

Restoring Access to Safe Water Post Cyclone Ditwah: A-PAD SL Partners with Aquabox and Airlink to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Puttalam

Restoring Access to Safe Water Post Cyclone Ditwah: A-PAD SL Partners with Aquabox and Airlink to Support Flood-Affected Communities in

Jan 29, 2026

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

Events

A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises

Events

A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises

Dec 14, 2025

A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises

A-PAD International Symposium 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in An Era of Escalating Crises

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Dec 14, 2025

A-PAD International Symposium 2025 Calls for Unified Action Amid Intensifying Humanitarian Emergencies

A-PAD International Symposium 2025 Calls for Unified Action Amid Intensifying Humanitarian Emergencies

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Nov 26, 2025

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

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Jul 2, 2025

Rethinking Climate and Humanitarian Action: Private Sector Takes Centre Stage at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025

Rethinking Climate and Humanitarian Action: Private Sector Takes Centre Stage at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025

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May 30, 2025

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Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue Training 2025

Search & Rescue Videos

Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue Training 2025

Dec 17, 2025

A-PAD Sri Lanka International Symposium 2022

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A-PAD Sri Lanka International Symposium 2022

Search and Rescue Level 02, Kithulgala Training – Album

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Search and Rescue Level 02, Kithulgala Training – Album

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Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore

Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore Spotlights the Power of Collaboration in Disaster Response across the Asia Pacific
At the Airlink panel in Singapore, Mr. Firzan Hashim, Country Director of A-PAD Sri Lanka, highlighted how pre-established partnerships, airline support, and coordinated logistics can translate into faster and more effective disaster response.

Drawing from A-PAD Sri Lanka’s experience during Cyclone Ditwah, he emphasized the critical role of collaboration across government, the private sector, humanitarian organisations, and the aviation industry. When airlines make cargo space available for humanitarian relief, and Airlink coordinates the logistics to move that assistance where it is needed, critical supplies can reach affected communities faster.

For A-PAD Sri Lanka, effective disaster response depends on strong partnerships built before a crisis. From mobilising resources to coordinating transport and ensuring assistance reaches the last mile, every link in the response chain matters.

For airlines, even available cargo space can become a lifeline. For humanitarian actors, effective coordination turns that capacity into timely assistance. Together, they can help move relief faster to the people who need it most.

Because the partnerships that enable a rapid response are built long before disaster strikes.

#apadsl #disasterresponse #disasterpreparedness #humanitarianaction #airlink

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandresearch #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandrescue #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandrescue #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July Behind

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Behind every water rescue is months of training, discipline, and readiness.

Our A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue team trains year-round in swift water and open water rescue techniques — so that when someone is in trouble, help arrives fast and knows exactly what to do.

Drowning is preventable. Preparedness saves lives — and that starts long before an emergency happens.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, we honor the responders who show up in the water so others don’t go under.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #A-PADSriLanka #SearchAndRescue #WaterSafety #DisasterPreparedness

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July Drownin

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Drowning can happen silently and fast — but knowing what to do in the water can save your life.

Flip, Float, and Follow:

Flip onto your back if you get into trouble

Float — keep your head above water, stay calm, and conserve energy

Follow the safest path to safety — don’t fight the current, swim perpendicular to it, and signal for help if you’re too tired to continue

⚠️ Know the real signs of drowning — it rarely looks like splashing and shouting: Facing the shore • Mouth at water level • Head tilted back • Body upright in the water • A climbing-ladder motion with the arms

This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, learn to recognize it, know how to respond — and help us build safer waters for everyone.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #APADSriLanka

Following the impacts of severe weather in Badulla

Following the impacts of severe weather in Badulla District, A-PAD SL, together with @airlinkflight @relief.sg and Council for Business with Britain, supported affected communities through the distribution of water filters, helping families access clean and safe drinking water when they needed it most.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

💧 Access to clean water is essential for recovery.

💧 Access to clean water is essential for recovery.

In the Kotmale DS Division, A-PAD SL, distributed ROAM water filters in partnership with @airlinkflight @relief.sg and the Council for Business with Britain to families affected by recent Ditwah Cyclone.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

🌏 Every partnership creates greater impact A-PAD

🌏 Every partnership creates greater impact

A-PAD SL’ alongside @airlinkflight and @relief.sg, successfully distributed water filters to disaster- affected families across the Nuwara Eliya District, helping ensure access to clean and safe drinking water during a critical time.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

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Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore Spotlights the Power of Collaboration in Disaster Response across the Asia Pacific
At the Airlink panel in Singapore, Mr. Firzan Hashim, Country Director of A-PAD Sri Lanka, highlighted how pre-established partnerships, airline support, and coordinated logistics can translate into faster and more effective disaster response.

Drawing from A-PAD Sri Lanka’s experience during Cyclone Ditwah, he emphasized the critical role of collaboration across government, the private sector, humanitarian organisations, and the aviation industry. When airlines make cargo space available for humanitarian relief, and Airlink coordinates the logistics to move that assistance where it is needed, critical supplies can reach affected communities faster.

For A-PAD Sri Lanka, effective disaster response depends on strong partnerships built before a crisis. From mobilising resources to coordinating transport and ensuring assistance reaches the last mile, every link in the response chain matters.

For airlines, even available cargo space can become a lifeline. For humanitarian actors, effective coordination turns that capacity into timely assistance. Together, they can help move relief faster to the people who need it most.

Because the partnerships that enable a rapid response are built long before disaster strikes.

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The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

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The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

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World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Behind every water rescue is months of training, discipline, and readiness.

Our A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue team trains year-round in swift water and open water rescue techniques — so that when someone is in trouble, help arrives fast and knows exactly what to do.

Drowning is preventable. Preparedness saves lives — and that starts long before an emergency happens.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, we honor the responders who show up in the water so others don’t go under.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #A-PADSriLanka #SearchAndRescue #WaterSafety #DisasterPreparedness ...

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