Building Resilience with Data: DMC Engages Private Sector in Disaster Risk Management
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) recently conducted a workshop on “Statistical & Spatial Data for Disaster Risk Management” for the private sector and partner platforms, with A-PAD SL among the participants. The program aimed to strengthen the role of data in disaster preparedness,
Educating the Next Generation on Tsunami Preparedness
In commemoration of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and in alignment with the recommendations of the A-PAD International Symposium 2024, A-PAD SL conducted a tsunami awareness session for the Junior 3 students at the Elizabeth Moir School on the 10th December 2024.
A-PAD SL Equips University Students with Life-Saving CPR Skills
A-PAD SL conducted an internationally certified CPR training for 25 undergraduates of University of Colombo on October 2nd, 2024, following a previous Disaster Risk Reduction workshop. The comprehensive session covered CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, situational assessment, and use of AED
Building Resilience: A-PAD Conducts DRR Training for Students of University of Colombo
On October 2nd, 2024, A-PAD Sri Lanka conducted a training session on disaster risk reduction, management, and resilience for undergraduates from the University of Colombo’s Department of International Relations. The engaging workshop began with an introduction to A-PAD and its mission. The session
A-PAD Sri Lanka and University of Colombo Unite for Tsunami Resilience Art Showcase
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, University of Colombo, recently hosted an impactful art exhibition titled “Resilience and Renewal: 20 Years Since the Tsunami” at the University of Colombo. The exhibition