Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business Solutions at APMCDRR 2024
The “Resilient Futures: Bridging Science and Business Solutions” session at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024, held on the 14th October at the Philippine International Convention Center, highlighted how businesses can drive disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). The
International DRR Day: ‘Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future’
The International Disaster Risk Reduction Day marks the importance of minimizing the impact of disasters on communities and fostering a culture of disaster risk awareness and reduction. This year’s theme “‘Empowering the next generation for a resilient future” emphasizes the importance of familiarizing
A-PAD SL Equips University Students with Life-Saving CPR Skills
A-PAD SL conducted an internationally certified CPR training for 25 undergraduates of University of Colombo on October 2nd, 2024, following a previous Disaster Risk Reduction workshop. The comprehensive session covered CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, situational assessment, and use of AED
Building Resilience: A-PAD Conducts DRR Training for Students of University of Colombo
On October 2nd, 2024, A-PAD Sri Lanka conducted a training session on disaster risk reduction, management, and resilience for undergraduates from the University of Colombo’s Department of International Relations. The engaging workshop began with an introduction to A-PAD and its mission. The session
Enhancing Social Impact through Collaboration: Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum (PBC) 2024
The Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum (PBC) 2024, themed “Delivering Impactful Philanthropy in the Real World,” was held in Hong Kong from the 9-10th September. It was convened by Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, one of the top 10 charity donors in