A-PAD Sri Lanka Supports Flood-Affected Communities in Mutur
Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding in Mutur, forcing families to take shelter in several schools that are now functioning as safety centers. In response, A-PAD Sri Lanka mobilized its teams to support displaced families sheltering in five major safety centers across Mutur. With
A-PAD SL Teams Up with Pearl Protectors and University of Colombo to Support Sirasa–Shakthi Sahana Yathra
Sri Lanka is affected by severe floods and landslides brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to significant displacement and restricted access to many areas. Communities are turning to emergency shelters and relief services as the situation escalates across various districts. In a strong
Effective Citizen-Led Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Families, Dematagoda
Sri Lanka continues to recover from the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which displaced thousands and left communities in urgent need of assistance. Responding to this crisis, A-PAD Sri Lanka worked closely with the Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretariat and the Grama Niladari, to identify
A-PAD International Symposium 2025 Calls for Unified Action Amid Intensifying Humanitarian Emergencies
As humanitarian emergencies intensify, the A-PAD International Symposium convened with a powerful reminder: solutions lie not only in new funding, but in better coordination, smarter use of current resources, and unlocking the untapped potential within regional systems. The A-PAD International Symposium 2025 was
Sri Lanka Marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) marked the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 on 13th of October 2025 under the global theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” The national commemoration was held at the DMC, bringing together policymakers, academics, private sector leaders, and