A-PAD 10th Anniversary Forum: Beyond Disaster, Towards the Future held in Tokyo, Japan
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management held its 10th Anniversary Forum, “Beyond Disaster, Towards the Future”, on February 28, 2023, at the International House of Japan, Koyata Iwasaki Memorial Hall in Tokyo, Japan. A-PAD commemorated this milestone by reflecting upon a decade
Enhancing Life-Saving Skills of Undergraduates through CPR Trainings
A CPR training to enhance the practical knowledge of the participants took place post DRR training. The participants were educated on how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, how to assess the danger of the situation and what further actions need
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
Stakeholder Discussion on “The Preparation of a Report on the Current Status of Preparedness for Disaster Response in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka is currently conducting a comprehensive study to evaluate the preparedness and response of public, private, and community organizations at national, district, divisional and local level in Sri Lanka specializing in disaster management. The study aims