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
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