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HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka Spearhead Recovery Mission for Education in Flood-Affected Districts

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HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka Spearhead Recovery Mission for Education in Flood-Affected Districts

Nov 12, 2024

Building resilience during natural disasters is vital to continue the education of children impacted by crises. Demonstrating corporate commitment, HSBC and A-PAD Sri Lanka launched “Reviving Education,” an initiative to support children affected by recent floods. Since October 8, 2024, torrential rains have

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Highlights: 2024 Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program in Taiwan

Nov 9, 2024

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

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Kindai University, Osaka, Japan Students’ Tour in Sri Lanka

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Kindai University, Osaka, Japan Students’ Tour in Sri Lanka

Nov 7, 2024

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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024

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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024

Nov 5, 2024

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that struck the shores of Southeast Asia claimed the lives of around 230,000, with around 35,000 deaths recorded in Sri Lanka alone. It left millions displaced. The high death toll marked in Sri Lanka in 2004 was primarily

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In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, access to safe drin

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, access to safe drinking water became a daily struggle for many communities across Sri Lanka.

In response, A-PAD SL together with Aquabox, Wine to Water, and Airlink—mobilized to deliver life-saving support where it was needed most.

💧 Hundreds of water filters distributed
💧 Families, schools, and communities reached
💧 Clean water, restored health, and renewed hope

This is more than relief, it’s resilience in action.

Together, we are building stronger communities — one drop at a time.

#APADSL #CycloneDitwah #CleanWater #waterforall

Turning Impact into Action Following Cyclone Ditw

Turning Impact into Action

Following Cyclone Ditwah, many communities, especially in districts like Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam faced serious challenges in accessing safe drinking water.

Through partnerships and community support, A-PAD Sri Lanka continues to provide solutions that ensure access to clean water, strengthening resilience for the future.

#WorldWaterDay #APADSL #CleanWater #DisasterResponse #communityresilience

Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka: A Growing Crisis Fro

Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka: A Growing Crisis

From high water stress to declining access and climate pressures, millions across Sri Lanka continue to face challenges accessing safe and reliable drinking water.

This World Water Day, we highlight the urgent need to address water scarcity—not just in availability, but in access, quality, and sustainability.

#WorldWaterDay #SriLanka #ClimateImpact #SafeWater #APADSL

Safety During Disaster During disasters, safety m

Safety During Disaster

During disasters, safety means more than survival.

Women and girls often face increased risks such as violence, lack of privacy in shelters, limited access to sanitation, and barriers to essential services. Ensuring safe shelters, access to healthcare, and protection mechanisms is essential in every disaster response.

This International Women’s Day, let’s commit to building disaster systems that protect and empower women at every stage — preparedness, response, and recovery.

Because inclusive disaster management saves more lives.

#internationalwomensday #givetogain #womensafety #disastersreparedness #apadsl

Empowered Women Empower the World When women are

Empowered Women Empower the World

When women are empowered, entire communities become stronger and more resilient.

From young girls dreaming of a better future to women leading in emergency response and disaster preparedness, their strength shapes safer societies. Supporting women’s education, leadership, and participation in disaster management creates lasting impact.

This March 8, we celebrate the women who protect, lead, and inspire change every day.

Because when we give opportunities, support, and respect — we all gain.

#internationalwomensday #givetogain #womenleaders #strongercommunities #apadsl

“Is She Safe?” Disasters do not affect everyone e

“Is She Safe?”

Disasters do not affect everyone equally. Women and children are often the most vulnerable during crises due to social, economic, and safety challenges.

From limited access to early warnings to increased risks in evacuation and shelter spaces, disasters can deepen existing inequalities. The numbers remind us that disaster risk is also a gender issue.

This International Women’s Day, let us recognize that protecting women means protecting communities. When women are safe, informed, and empowered, recovery becomes stronger for everyone.

#internationalwomensday #givetogain #womenindisasterresponse #disasterresilience #apadsl

On World NGO Day, we celebrate action, compassion,

On World NGO Day, we celebrate action, compassion, and resilience.

At A-PAD Sri Lanka, we stand with communities, businesses, and responders—strengthening disaster preparedness, emergency response, and recovery to build a safer, more resilient Sri Lanka for all. 🌏

#wolrdngoday #resilience #disasterpreparedness #communitiesinaction #apadsl

Partnerships driving early recovery and lasting im

Partnerships driving early recovery and lasting impact. 💧🤝

Recently, as part of ongoing early recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, A-PAD SL — in partnership with Wine To Water and with logistical support from Airlink — distributed 500 water filters to schools across Nuwara Eliya, Walapane, Nildandahinna, and Kotmale DS divisions in Nuwara Eliya District.

By prioritising schools, the initiative supports educational continuity while protecting the health and well-being of students and educators. Hands-on training sessions ensured school communities are equipped to confidently use and maintain the filters, enabling sustainable access to safe drinking water beyond the immediate emergency phase.

Collaboration that strengthens recovery, resilience, and the future of the next generation.

#earlyrecovery #cycloneditwah #partnershipforimpact #safewater #apadsl

Sharpening skills to save lives. 🌊 A-PAD Swift Wa

Sharpening skills to save lives. 🌊

A-PAD Swift Water Search and Rescue teams completed an IRB Refresher Training on 04.02.2026, strengthening readiness for fast-moving flood emergencies.

Prepared. Trained. Ready to respond.

#APADSL #SwiftWaterRescue #IRBTraining #DisasterResponse #Preparedness HumanitarianAction

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Turning Impact into Action

Following Cyclone Ditwah, many communities, especially in districts like Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam faced serious challenges in accessing safe drinking water.

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Water Scarcity in Sri Lanka: A Growing Crisis

From high water stress to declining access and climate pressures, millions across Sri Lanka continue to face challenges accessing safe and reliable drinking water.

This World Water Day, we highlight the urgent need to address water scarcity—not just in availability, but in access, quality, and sustainability.

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Safety During Disaster

During disasters, safety means more than survival.

Women and girls often face increased risks such as violence, lack of privacy in shelters, limited access to sanitation, and barriers to essential services. Ensuring safe shelters, access to healthcare, and protection mechanisms is essential in every disaster response.

This International Women’s Day, let’s commit to building disaster systems that protect and empower women at every stage — preparedness, response, and recovery.

Because inclusive disaster management saves more lives.

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Empowered Women Empower the World

When women are empowered, entire communities become stronger and more resilient.

From young girls dreaming of a better future to women leading in emergency response and disaster preparedness, their strength shapes safer societies. Supporting women’s education, leadership, and participation in disaster management creates lasting impact.

This March 8, we celebrate the women who protect, lead, and inspire change every day.

Because when we give opportunities, support, and respect — we all gain.

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In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, access to safe drinking water became a daily struggle for many communities across Sri Lanka.
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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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