A-PAD Intensifies Emergency Rescue Efforts Amid Growing Crisis in Myanmar
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing Region, central Myanmar on March 28 at 06:20 UTC (12:50 local time) at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located 16 km north-northwest of Sagaing city and 19 km northwest of Mandalay city. A 6.4-magnitude
Aitken Spence Sets a New Standard for Disaster Risk Reduction in Sri Lanka
Marking a new milestone in the field of DRR in Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence PLC hosted an event in recognition of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Day on 27th of January, 2025. As a conglomerate with a presence in diverse sectors, the company leads
A-PAD and Taskforce Kiwi Unite to Strengthen Regional Resilience in the Asia Pacific
With the growing complexity and frequency of natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, the call for stronger partnerships between its nations is urgent, now more than ever. Marking a new chapter in regional disaster resilience, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD)
HSBC Sri Lanka and A-PAD SL host a Magical Christmas Carnival for Children in Need
HSBC Sri Lanka, in collaboration with A-PAD Sri Lanka brought the true spirit of Christmas to life with a heartwarming Christmas Carnival dedicated to children in need. The Christmas Carnival held on 12th and 13th December at the Girls’ Friendly Society in Colombo,
A Strong Finish: The Successful Completion of the 2024 Indo-Pacific SAR Training in Taiwan
Following an intensive swift water rescue training session, the 2024 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Swift Water and Rope Rescue Training Program moved on to the rope rescue segment, offering a comprehensive guidance from equipment selection to risk assessment to communication protocols to be followed