Elevating Professionalism in Humanitarian Response.
On May 18th, 2024, a crucial meeting focused on strengthening humanitarian policy and disaster management practices was held, particularly with the Women’s Development Centre (WDC). Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) like WDC play a vital role in assisting vulnerable populations during crises. Acknowledging this, the
A-PAD and JICA: A Synergistic Vision for Advancing in Resilience.
In a pivotal discussion organized by Asia Pacific Disaster Management (A-PAD), sincere appreciation was expressed for the invaluable contributions made by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Sri Lanka’s development and resilience spanning seven decades. Our sincere appreciation goes to Mr. Yamuda
A-PAD SL’s Journey at COP 28
A-PAD Sri Lanka is proud to share the excitement of its participation in the COP 28 Green Zone, a collaborative space where ambitions transform into actions. This global event has provided A-PAD with meaningful interactions with a wide spectrum of stakeholders. The engagement
National Platform to Implement Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) in Sri Lanka
Government of Sri Lanka is a signatory of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) (2015-2030) which is the Global Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction adopted by 187 member states with the aim of reducing existing risk and preventing generation of new
Empowering Lives: CPR Training at the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo
To enhance life-saving skills and disaster preparedness, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) supported through the Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan facilitated a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training to the students at University