A-PAD Joins Flood Response in Puttalam & Jaffna
In partnership with Gammadda – NewsFirst, A-PAD Sri Lanka together with A-PAD Japan provided ration packs to families affected by floods in the districts of Puttalam and Jaffna. The initiative catered to over 1,500 vulnerable families who were at the receiving end of
A-PAD Partners with Gammadda in Support of Those Affected by Floods
A-PAD Sri Lanka together with A-PAD Japan collaborated with the Capital Maharaja Media Group in providing ration support to those affected by floods in Puttalam, North Western Province. Through the Gammadda NewsFirst initiative, the partnership will reach out to as many families as
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021 – 5 November
Tsunamis are the single most deadly of all sudden onset natural hazards facing millions of people living and working in tsunami-exposed communities along coastal regions spanning the globe. The annual observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day on the 5th of November was first
A-PAD SAR Team Undertake Refresher Training at Mount Lavinia Beach
The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue (SAR) Team underwent a special refresher training at Mount Lavinia Beach today (19th October 2021). The group explored a variety of drills including Inflatable Boat Rescue (IRB) techniques. The event was coordinated in partnership with the
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) marks the reflection and evaluation of the progress achieved in reducing disaster risk, the loss of lives, health and livelihoods. In 2021, the theme addresses the sixth of the Sendai Seven targets which is “International