Strengthening Regional Disaster Response: USAR Training in the Joint Indo-Pacific Program 2025
From 10–13 November, the second week of the “2025 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)” program delivered four days of rigorous USAR training at the NFA Training Centre in Nantou County, Taiwan. Building on the rope rescue sessions
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
International DRR Day: Fund Resilience, Not Disasters
As the world marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the call this year is both urgent and clear: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” At A‑PAD Sri Lanka, this call to action mirrors our strategic priority – shifting from reactive aid to long-term
This Children’s Day, A-PAD SL and Private Sector Partners Bring Joy to Grade 5 Students in Balangoda
In celebration of World Children’s Day on October 1st, 2025, A-PAD Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Seylan Bank and DFCC Bank branches in Balangoda, hosted a special prize giving event for Grade 5 students at Bulathgama Vidyalaya. The event not only acknowledged the
Strengthening Humanitarian Procurement Excellence: A-PAD Sri Lanka Completes CHPP Session II in Kuala Lumpur
Building on the momentum from August’s inaugural training, the second session of the Certified Humanitarian Procurement Professional (CHPP) workshop took place in Kuala Lumpur from 23–25 September 2025. This continuation brought together the same group of humanitarian professionals, trainers, and coordinators to deepen