Exploring the Evolving Humanitarian Landscape: University of Copenhagen Students Visit A-PAD SL
A team of Master’s students from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark visited the A-PAD Sri Lanka Colombo office as part of their three-week academic programme in Sri Lanka. The visit was facilitated by Prof. Nishara Fernando of Department of Sociology, University of Colombo,
Restoring Access to Safe Water Post Cyclone Ditwah: A-PAD SL Partners with Aquabox and Airlink to Support Flood-Affected Communities in Puttalam
With the generous support of Aquabox and Airlink, A-PAD SL implemented a water filter distribution initiative to address the urgent lack of safe drinking water among flood-affected communities in the Puttalam District. The intervention responded to a critical gap in access to purified
AVPN Webinar Spotlights Resilience Mapping and Connectivity for Disaster Response and Prevention in Southeast Asia
As disasters increase in frequency and severity across Southeast Asia, gaps between available funding and frontline implementation continue to challenge effective disaster response, mitigation, and prevention. To address this, the Asia Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) convened an online regional webinar focused on resilience
Rapid Rope Rescue Saves Tourist at Little Adam’s Peak
12 January 2025 | Little Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka A swift and well-coordinated rope rescue operation was successfully carried out at Little Adam’s Peak following the fall of a UK national approximately 100 meters down steep terrain while hiking with his wife. The
