Japan’s Resilience Framework, In Ambassador Isomata’s Words: A Roadmap for Sri Lanka
At A-PAD’s Annual International Symposium H.E. Mr. Akio Isomata, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest of the event, shared insights from Japan’s decades of experience managing recurring natural disasters – and outlined what he considers the foundations of genuine
A-PAD SL Conducts Swift Water Search and Rescue Refresher Training at Weerawila Lake
Anticipating increased flood risks with the approaching monsoon season, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) conducted a Swift Water Search and Rescue Skill Elevation Training on April 10, 2026, at Weerawila Lake in Weerawila, Tissamaharama in partnership with
Council for Business with Britain Supports A-PAD SL’s Mission in Restoring Safe Water Access After Cyclone Ditwah
A-PAD SL is proud to partner with the Council for Business with Britain (CBB) to restore safe drinking water access for communities severely affected across Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. Funds generously raised at the CBB’s ‘Christmas Carols’ event in December 2025 are
A-PAD SAR Team Featured in the CBi Annual Report 2024-25
The Connecting Business Initiative (CBI) – a joint programme of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – brings together business networks from across the globe to prepare for, respond to, and
A-PAD Sri Lanka Extends Relief to Flood-Affected Communities in Mutur, Sri Lanka
Heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah triggered widespread flooding across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, affecting thousands of families and damaging homes and livelihoods. Among the hardest-hit areas was Mutur. Located about 28 kilometres from Trincomalee district in the eastern province, Mutur