World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020
In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5th of November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction. World Tsunami Awareness Day was the brainchild of
World Humanitarian Day 2020: In Celebration of Real Life Heroes
On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, we honor the services rendered by humanitarian workers as well as celebrate their efforts in making our world a better place. This is an occasion for us to commemorate those who lost lives or were injured
A-PAD Japan Responds as Torrential Rains Hit Japan’s Kyushu Island
Flooding and landslides caused by unprecedented rains in Japan’s Kyushu region left 50 people dead and 11 others missing with more than 1.22 million people issued with warnings to evacuate from the region. In response, members of Airborne Rescue and Relief Operations With
A-PAD International Supports Sri Lanka in COVID-19 Resistance Efforts
A-PAD Sri Lanka in partnership with A-PAD International rendered further assistance to Sri Lanka Government’s efforts in effectively containing the spread of COVID-19 . Through this initiative, A-PAD was not only able to promote the use of innovative COVID-19 preventive mechanisms but was also able
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit: 15th – 16th June 2020
The UN Global Compact Leaders 20th Anniversary Summit will bring together thousands of leaders to decide how business can support countries and communities around the world to recover better, recover stronger, and recover together from the COVID-19 crisis. The Summit will virtually convene