A Civil-Military Collaboration: A-PAD International Swift Water Search & Rescue Training
The annual A-PAD International Swift Water Search and Rescue Training was conducted from July 13th, 2023, to July 20th, 2023, at China Bay, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Aiming towards reaching INSARAG standards in Search and Rescue within the national context, this civil-military initiative was
Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
In collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka presented a highly anticipated panel discussion entitled “Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.” Professor Chaminda Padmakumara, Head of the Department of International Relations,
HSBC supports 125 children at St James Girls School in Jaffna
HSBC Sri Lanka, in celebrating 130 years in Sri Lanka, partnered with A-PAD SL to distribute 125 stationery packs to St. James’ Girls School in Gurunagar, Jaffna. This collaboration is an extension of HSBC’s corporate social responsibility activities aimed at reviving education in
Celebrating Corporate Sustainability: Aitken Spence PLC honoured at A-PAD 10th Anniversary Forum in Tokyo, Japan
As we continue to witness the impacts of Climate Change across the globe, the need for corporate sustainability is crucial now more than ever. Therefore, it is essential to recognize and honor the efforts of companies that prioritize authentic corporate sustainability. In this
Safe and Sound: Your Essential Earthquake Preparedness Guide
Despite not being traditionally known as an earthquake-prone area, Sri Lanka has unexpectedly experienced a rise in seismic activity. Over the past few years, a series of minor tremors have been reported, totaling 16 incidents in 2020 and 18 occurrences in 2021. However,