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
A-PAD Sri Lanka Hosts a Remarkable International Symposium on Advancing Tsunami Readiness and Resilience
The Asia-Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) successfully held its annual international symposium on the 29th of August 2024 at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, under the theme “Turning the Tide: 20 Years of Tsunami Readiness and Resilience.” This