A-PAD SAR Team Undergo Refresher Training in Malwathu Oya
The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue Team underwent a special refresher training at sea as well as in swift water (river) on the Malwathu Oya in order to revisit skills as per the international standards. The first refresher training took place at
Sri Lanka Prepares for Northeast Monsoon 2021
With Sri Lanka expecting the onset of the Northeast monsoon between 26th-27th November 2021, and given the adverse weather conditions already being experienced in the current inter-monsoon period, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) convened a meeting with national technical agencies and stakeholders at the DMC Office
Reviving Education among Students Faced with E-Learning Challenges
Amidst the flood response that Team A-PAD is providing in collaboration with partners, reviving education among children with limited access to online learning cannot be overlooked. Especially, given the limitations associated with the current pandemic situation. Taking this into consideration, Team A-PAD visited
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