Achieving Disaster Management: An Educational Strategy
A PREPARED SCHOOL; IS A SAFE SCHOOL Safe Schools: A globally renowned disaster risk reduction and management initiative adopted by A-PAD Sri Lanka equips the Sri Lankan school system with the necessary knowledge and skills for disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and disaster
Training on Disaster Risk Reduction, Management and Resilience for Undergraduates
A-PAD SL conducted a training on Disaster Risk Reduction practices for both undergraduates and the academic staff of the University of Colombo. The session was a success with 28 participants, including academic staff and undergraduates. Supported through the Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) of
Advancing Disaster Management Education with University of Colombo
Disasters and emergencies are becoming more common around the world. The significance of education and the impact of various educational methods on disaster risk reduction and preparedness is becoming increasingly important. In such a case, A-PAD SL collaborated with the Faculty of Arts
Enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness among School Students
Children are the most vulnerable to disasters and its effects can be detrimental to their physical health, mental health and access to learning opportunities. The current economic crisis and the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic has had a disastrous impact on the education sector of
A-PAD Revisits Rainwater Harvesting Tanks in Kayts
On the 21st of March 2022, the A-PAD SL team visited the island of Kayts located in the Administrative District of Jaffna and engaged in a monitoring of rainwater harvesting systems, which were installed in 2016. The initiation of this project was carried