Voices of the Differently-abled in Disasters
A-PAD SL convened a meeting in partnership with ‘Navajeevana’ a non-governmental organization based in Tangalle, South of Sri Lanka in Feb 2018. The aim was to consult the differently abled networks in the district in matters pertaining to disaster risk reduction and vulnerability of the differently-abled during disasters. The participants voiced
Basic First Aid and Disaster Awareness Workshops – Jaffna
The residents of Koppai Vellaruvapillayar Kovil Division, Jaffna recently underwent a basic first aid training which was conducted by A-PAD Sri Lanka. The participants who ranged between school children to adults actively joined in learning household first aid assistance in case of emergencies,
DRR Awareness for Youth and Children – Hambanthota
Empowering youth and school children of Ambalanthota in Basic First Aid, Fire Training and disaster awareness, a series of workshops were conducted by A-PAD Sri Lanka in partnership with the Assistant Director of DMC, Hambanthota District. Reaching out to the youngsters in spreading
Rotary Club of Battaramulla Uplifts Disaster Stricken Schools
Whilst silence hums over the floods of 2017, Rotary Club of Battaramulla (RCB) approached A-PAD Sri Lanka in supporting the forgotten victims of floods/landslides that affected the island in May 2017. In supporting the affected communities, the education sector which needed more attention
An Early Recovery Initiative: One step closer to home
Following the landslides and floods that occurred in May 2017, 15 out of 25 Districts were faced with “Cyclone Mora” affecting approximately 630,000 persons in Sri Lanka. 213 lives were lost and several communities residing in Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara are yet