Gammadda V-Force in Environmental Disaster Risk Reduction ~ In partnership with: Sri Lanka Navy, A-PAD Sri Lanka and Negombo Municipal Council
A-PAD SL joined hands with Gammadda V-Force in an environmental and DRR initiative in clearing the Kadolkele Lagoon of plastic, styrofoam and other refuse materials that had accumulated over many months, resulting in the blockage of the waterway. In partnering with V-Force, the
Basic First Aid for Community Members – Oddusudan
A-PAD Sri Lanka conducted First Aid trainings to the communities of Oddusudan DS, Mullaitivu District. Live demonstrations and hands-on training were carried out in order for them to be better prepared. In Preparation for
Drought – A Slow Onset Disaster on the Rise
Drought – The Silently Growing Disaster Over the past few years, Sri Lanka has been subjected to recurrent disasters and whilst the months of April and May have become recognized for torrential rains and flooding that affects the Southern and Western provinces of
Disaster Risk Reduction Training for School Children in Jaffna
The Jaffna district is one that is prone to severe lightning, floods as well drought. In order to make a resilient community educating school children that are the next generation is of utmost importance; therefore A-PAD Sri Lanka conducted several disaster risk reduction
V-Force for DRR
Gammadda, an initiative of Sirasa media of The Capital Maharaja Organization Ltd, harnessed the youth in volunteerism. A series of Disaster Risk Reduction activities have been organized through the Gammadda program in protecting the environment and national heritage sites of Sri Lanka. A-PAD