A-PAD Sri Lanka Achieves 6 Years of Service in Sri Lanka
Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka was established on the 20th of August 2014 under the patronage of both local and international signatories, in the aim of creating a platform for multi-stakeholder partnerships, specifically, Public-Private-Partnership (PPP). A brainchild of Asia Pacific
World Humanitarian Day 2020: In Celebration of Real Life Heroes
On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, we honor the services rendered by humanitarian workers as well as celebrate their efforts in making our world a better place. This is an occasion for us to commemorate those who lost lives or were injured
Strengthening Ties with the Disaster Management Center: Director General’s Visit to A-PAD Office
A-PAD Sri Lanka strengthened its good relations with the Disaster Management Center (DMC) by inviting officials from the Government body on an official visit to A-PAD premises. The team lead by Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, the Director General of DMC, was hosted to
Sri Lanka Prepares for General Elections Amidst COVID-19
In view of the upcoming General Elections, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) in consultation with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECoSL), took the initiative in formulating “Right to Vote Amidst Disasters”, a document encompassing guidelines and operational plans in conducting elections during
Reviving Education – Distant Learning for Schools Sans Digitization: A Partnership with HSBC & A-PAD
HSBC joining hands with A-PAD Sri Lanka ventured on an early recovery initiative towards providing equal education facilities to children during the COVID-19 lockdown period. While digital classrooms took a trend in urban and semi-urban areas, interiors of Sri Lanka were faced with