Naval 4RS Rescue Team Simulation Exercise – Flood & Landslide
The Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) of Sri Lanka Navy formulated a training program to train naval personnel in emergency response within its institution. The final exercise of this course recently underwent at Gangewadiya, Puttalam where stakeholders from DMC, International Military and A-PAD gathered to witness the efforts of the
Voices of the Differently-abled in Disasters
A-PAD SL convened a meeting in partnership with ‘Navajeevana’ a non-governmental organization based in Tangalle, South of Sri Lanka in Feb 2018. The aim was to consult the differently abled networks in the district in matters pertaining to disaster risk reduction and vulnerability of the differently-abled during disasters. The participants voiced
Psychosocial Response in Disaster Rescue – A workshop to enhance rescuers and first responders.
The Search and Rescue team of A-PAD Sri Lanka participated in a workshop focusing on “Psychosocial Response in Disaster Rescue” facilitated by Ms Priyanjali De Soyza, Professor in Clinical Psychology attached to the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The forum addressed psychosocial insight to A-PAD Sri Lanka’s rescue team, specifically as
A-PAD Mission to Nepal
With the intention of expanding A-PAD Country Platforms in the Asia Pacific Region, an A-PAD team of officials visited Nepal to seek possibilities of establishing A-PAD Nepal. Discussions were held with the private sector, government, military, volunteers and the aid agency networks. Concept of A-PAD was briefed to potential stakeholders and
Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) – 2018 Annual Event in Geneva
Building on the momentum generated by the World Humanitarian Summit, Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) held its 2018 Annual Event in from 5th to 9th February 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. The aim of the CBi is to transform the way the private sector engages before, during and after crises. A-PAD