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A-PAD International Leadership Holds Strategic Dialogue with Director General of International Cooperation Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo, Japan

May 14, 2026

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A-PAD SL Participates in Camp Coordination and Camp Management Training by IOM

April 27, 2026

From Reaction to Resilience: Recommendations from A-PAD Symposium and Sri Lanka's Path Forward After Cyclone Ditwah

April 20, 2026

Japan's Resilience Framework, In Ambassador Isomata's Words: A Roadmap for Sri Lanka

April 15, 2026

A-PAD SL Conducts Swift Water Search and Rescue Refresher Training at Weerawila Lake

April 11, 2026

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Council for Business with Britain Supports A-PAD SL’s Mission in Restoring Safe Water Access After Cyclone Ditwah

April 11, 2026

Featured Posts

A-PAD International Leadership Holds Strategic Dialogue with Director General of International Cooperation Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo, Japan

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A-PAD International Leadership Holds Strategic Dialogue with Director General of International Cooperation Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in

May 14, 2026

A-PAD SL Participates in Camp Coordination and Camp Management Training by IOM

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A-PAD SL Participates in Camp Coordination and Camp Management Training by IOM

Apr 27, 2026

From Reaction to Resilience: Recommendations from A-PAD Symposium and Sri Lanka’s Path Forward After Cyclone Ditwah

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From Reaction to Resilience: Recommendations from A-PAD Symposium and Sri Lanka’s Path Forward After Cyclone Ditwah

Apr 20, 2026

Japan’s Resilience Framework, In Ambassador Isomata’s Words: A Roadmap for Sri Lanka

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Japan’s Resilience Framework, In Ambassador Isomata’s Words: A Roadmap for Sri Lanka

Apr 15, 2026

Partnership

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

Sri Lanka Mobilizes Urgent Medical Aid for Earthquake-Hit Myanmar

Sri Lanka Mobilizes Urgent Medical Aid for Earthquake-Hit Myanmar

Apr 9, 2025

A-PAD Intensifies Emergency Rescue Efforts Amid Growing Crisis in Myanmar

A-PAD Intensifies Emergency Rescue Efforts Amid Growing Crisis in Myanmar

Apr 2, 2025

Aitken Spence Sets a New Standard for Disaster Risk Reduction in Sri Lanka

Aitken Spence Sets a New Standard for Disaster Risk Reduction in Sri Lanka

Jan 30, 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

Events

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

Events Featured Post

May 30, 2025

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

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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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Training for the moments that matter 🚨 A-PAD Sri

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A-PAD Sri Lanka Search & Rescue team strengthening their swift water response skills in Tissamaharama. Because preparedness today means saving lives tomorrow.

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Training for the moments that matter 🚨 A-PAD Sri

Training for the moments that matter 🚨

A-PAD Sri Lanka Search & Rescue team strengthening their swift water response skills in Tissamaharama. Because preparedness today means saving lives tomorrow.

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Training for the moments that matter 🚨 A-PAD Sri

Training for the moments that matter 🚨

A-PAD Sri Lanka Search & Rescue team strengthening their swift water response skills in Tissamaharama. Because preparedness today means saving lives tomorrow.

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Small steps, big impact 🌍💚 This Earth Day 2026, st

Small steps, big impact 🌍💚
This Earth Day 2026, start your eco-friendly journey by reducing waste, choosing sustainable alternatives, and supporting local communities. Every choice counts toward a greener future.

#apadsl #earthday2026

There is no Planet B 🌍 A healthy planet is our fi

There is no Planet B 🌍

A healthy planet is our first line of defence—and the future is still in our hands. This Earth Day 2026, let’s turn awareness into action: reduce our impact, protect what matters, and leave a better imprint for generations to come.

#apadsl #earthday #noplanetb

Our power shapes our planet 🌍 This Earth Day 2026

Our power shapes our planet 🌍

This Earth Day 2026, the numbers are clear—Sri Lanka stands at the frontlines of the climate crisis. From shrinking forests to rising seas and plastic-choked oceans, the time to act is now.

Protect what we have. Restore what we’ve lost. Act for what comes next.

World Health Day 2026 April in Sri Lanka isn’t j

World Health Day 2026

April in Sri Lanka isn’t just hot — it’s a health emergency. With heat index warnings across nearly every province, the risks go far beyond discomfort. Heat stroke, dehydration, and danger for our most vulnerable communities are real and present threats right now. Know the signs. Protect yourself and those around you.

#WorldHealthDay2026 #StandWithScience #APADSL #DisasterHealth

World Health Day 2026 On World Health Day 2026, A

World Health Day 2026

On World Health Day 2026, A-PAD Sri Lanka stands with the global call: Together for Health. Stand with Science. Cyclone Ditwah showed us what’s at stake — 2.2 million people affected, hospitals flooded, communities cut off. The lesson is clear: disaster preparedness is health preparedness. We stand with every community that deserves both.

#WorldHealthDay2026 #StandWithScience #APADSL #DisasterHealth

World Health Day 2026 The heat gripping Sri Lank

World Health Day 2026

The heat gripping Sri Lanka isn’t just a weather event — it’s climate change in real time. Urban communities bear the heaviest burden, and the science says it will only intensify. Here’s how to protect yourself and your neighbours this April. Because heat is now a disaster — and it needs a disaster response.

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Experience the highlights of the Joint Indo-Pacific Rope Rescue & Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Training 2025

This video showcases an intensive, hands-on training programme co-hosted by A-PAD in partnership with Taiwan’s National Fire Agency (NFA). From advanced rope rescue systems and shoring to concrete extrication, search technologies, and a full-scale earthquake response simulation, participants were pushed to operate under realistic, high-pressure scenarios.

More than a training, this programme represents a shared commitment to regional cooperation, professional excellence, and saving lives—strengthening disaster preparedness across the Indo-Pacific.

Five days after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, GEA supported by A-PAD International arrived in response to an international call for assistance. In Naypyidaw, a 26-year-old hotel staff member was rescued from the rubble of the Aye Chan Thar Hotel. The survivor was safely evacuated and is reported to be in good health.

Accredited by the United Nations INSARAG and AFAD, GEA is a Turkish search and rescue NGO and has been a close partner of A-PAD since 2016.

Watch the moment the search and rescue team makes first visual contact with the survivor before carrying out the successful evacuation.

#APAD #GEA #rescue #earthquake #myanmar #searchandrescue #savelives #rescuemission

Mr. Firzan Hashim, Country Director of A-PAD Sri Lanka, highlights the critical role of Civil-Military Coordination in Search and Rescue operations.

Check out the highlights from the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program, where 14 members of Sri Lanka’s A-PAD Search and Rescue team teamed up with rescue personnel from Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand. Co-hosted by Taiwan’s National Fire Agency and A-PAD, and supported by the Connecting Business Initiative (CBi), this two-week intensive training pushed participants to their limits in some of the most challenging environments.

Led by internationally certified trainers, the program featured rigorous swift water rescue exercises followed by advanced rope rescue techniques, essential for both survival and emergency rescue operations. This hands-on training goes beyond skill-building—it's about strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing disaster preparedness, and ensuring that when the next crisis strikes, our teams are ready to respond, together.

Watch the future of rescue operations unfold in action!

Reflecting on the past, confronting the present, and shaping the future. This powerful video shown at our symposium captures the devastating impact of the 2004 tsunami and highlights the journey towards resilience and readiness for the challenges ahead.

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka held its annual international symposium under the theme "Turning the Tide: 20 Years of Tsunami Readiness and Resilience" to commemorate two decades since the tragic 2004 tsunami. This event brought together nearly 200 participants, including diplomats, international organizations, the private and public sectors, NGOs, and the UN.

The symposium provided a platform to reflect on lessons learned, assess current disaster preparedness, and discuss future strategies for enhancing resilience. It also marked the 10-year anniversary of A-PAD Sri Lanka, celebrating a decade of dedicated disaster response and humanitarian efforts.

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