JETRO Teams Up with A-PAD SL to Support Communities Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
On behalf of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka, Mr. Hiroko Oi, Resident Representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), met with A-PAD Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) team to formally hand over a cash donation to support communities
Swift Response at Little Adams Peak: Flying Ravana Team Complete Successful Mountain Rescue
A potentially fatal mountain rescue incident at Little Adams Peak on 18 December 2025 was successfully resolved through the swift coordination of Flying Ravana Adventure Park Team, demonstrating the value of advanced technical training and inter-agency collaboration. At around 11:30 AM, an emergency
Gampola Rebounds: Recovery in One of the Hardest-Hit Areas of Cyclone Ditawah
Gampola District continues to recover following Cyclone Ditawah, which caused unprecedented rainfall, severe flooding, and landslides. Floodwaters exceeded six feet in several areas, submerging homes, schools, streets, and commercial zones. Even after waters receded, thick mud deposits and landslide debris continued to obstruct
Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue Training 2025
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
A-PAD SL Holds Discussion with Representatives of the Embassy of France
A-PAD Sri Lanka held a constructive discussion with representatives of the Embassy of France, including Lt Cdr Florian Bouvenot, French Maritime Security Advisor at the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka, and Lcl Vincent Pairault, Conseiller en protection civile and disaster management expert