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: âFund Resilience, Not Disasters.â At AâPAD Sri Lanka, this call to action mirrors our strategic priority – shifting from reactive aid to long-term
This Childrenâs Day, A-PAD SL and Private Sector Partners Bring Joy to Grade 5 Students in Balangoda
In celebration of World Childrenâs 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 23â25 September 2025. This continuation brought together the same group of humanitarian professionals, trainers, and coordinators to deepen
A-PAD Philippines Hosts International Symposium on Emergency Medical Services
On 17 September 2025, A-PAD Philippines convened its International Symposium on Emergency Medicine in Manila under the theme Resilience in Practice: EMS Collaboration and Multi-Sector Approach. The gathering brought together government agencies, health institutions, academia, civil society, and business representatives from across the
DMC Launches the Schools Disaster Risk Index Sri Lanka in Partnership with MoE and A-PAD SL
Schools are critical spaces that bring together some of the most vulnerable groups in society, particularly children and women, making their protection in times of disaster a national priority. On September 15, 2025, Sri Lanka launched its first-ever Schools Disaster Risk Index, a