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Mobile Medical Camp – A-PAD Partners with RCDA Doctors and SVERT in Conducting Mobile Medical Clinics

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Mobile Medical Camp – A-PAD Partners with RCDA Doctors and SVERT in Conducting Mobile Medical Clinics

Michelle Joseph

Jul 2, 2017

A-PAD officially partnered with the Royal College Doctors Association – the old boys arm of Royal College Colombo which has over 450 doctors

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Bio-Degradable detergent and Disinfectant to 1000 Homes: A joint initiative by A-PAD & Rotary

Michelle Joseph

Jul 2, 2017

The need for detergents and disinfectants for cleaning of homes following the receding of floods were met by APAD.

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PickMe Partners with A-PAD SL in Enhancing Search & Rescue and Relief Operations

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PickMe Partners with A-PAD SL in Enhancing Search & Rescue and Relief Operations

Michelle Joseph

May 2, 2017

Sri Lanka’s mobile app-based taxi hailing service PickMe, a member of A-PAD SL launched their unique inapp features – SOS and AID.

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Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore

Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore Spotlights the Power of Collaboration in Disaster Response across the Asia Pacific
At the Airlink panel in Singapore, Mr. Firzan Hashim, Country Director of A-PAD Sri Lanka, highlighted how pre-established partnerships, airline support, and coordinated logistics can translate into faster and more effective disaster response.

Drawing from A-PAD Sri Lanka’s experience during Cyclone Ditwah, he emphasized the critical role of collaboration across government, the private sector, humanitarian organisations, and the aviation industry. When airlines make cargo space available for humanitarian relief, and Airlink coordinates the logistics to move that assistance where it is needed, critical supplies can reach affected communities faster.

For A-PAD Sri Lanka, effective disaster response depends on strong partnerships built before a crisis. From mobilising resources to coordinating transport and ensuring assistance reaches the last mile, every link in the response chain matters.

For airlines, even available cargo space can become a lifeline. For humanitarian actors, effective coordination turns that capacity into timely assistance. Together, they can help move relief faster to the people who need it most.

Because the partnerships that enable a rapid response are built long before disaster strikes.

#apadsl #disasterresponse #disasterpreparedness #humanitarianaction #airlink

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandresearch #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandrescue #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL condu

The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

#searchandrescue #apadsl #disastermanagement #srilanka

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July Behind

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Behind every water rescue is months of training, discipline, and readiness.

Our A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue team trains year-round in swift water and open water rescue techniques — so that when someone is in trouble, help arrives fast and knows exactly what to do.

Drowning is preventable. Preparedness saves lives — and that starts long before an emergency happens.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, we honor the responders who show up in the water so others don’t go under.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #A-PADSriLanka #SearchAndRescue #WaterSafety #DisasterPreparedness

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July Drownin

World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Drowning can happen silently and fast — but knowing what to do in the water can save your life.

Flip, Float, and Follow:

Flip onto your back if you get into trouble

Float — keep your head above water, stay calm, and conserve energy

Follow the safest path to safety — don’t fight the current, swim perpendicular to it, and signal for help if you’re too tired to continue

⚠️ Know the real signs of drowning — it rarely looks like splashing and shouting: Facing the shore • Mouth at water level • Head tilted back • Body upright in the water • A climbing-ladder motion with the arms

This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, learn to recognize it, know how to respond — and help us build safer waters for everyone.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #APADSriLanka

Following the impacts of severe weather in Badulla

Following the impacts of severe weather in Badulla District, A-PAD SL, together with @airlinkflight @relief.sg and Council for Business with Britain, supported affected communities through the distribution of water filters, helping families access clean and safe drinking water when they needed it most.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

💧 Access to clean water is essential for recovery.

💧 Access to clean water is essential for recovery.

In the Kotmale DS Division, A-PAD SL, distributed ROAM water filters in partnership with @airlinkflight @relief.sg and the Council for Business with Britain to families affected by recent Ditwah Cyclone.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

🌏 Every partnership creates greater impact A-PAD

🌏 Every partnership creates greater impact

A-PAD SL’ alongside @airlinkflight and @relief.sg, successfully distributed water filters to disaster- affected families across the Nuwara Eliya District, helping ensure access to clean and safe drinking water during a critical time.

#apadsl #airlink #RSG #humanitarianresponse #cleanwater

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Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka

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Aviation as a Lifeline: Airlink Panel in Singapore Spotlights the Power of Collaboration in Disaster Response across the Asia Pacific
At the Airlink panel in Singapore, Mr. Firzan Hashim, Country Director of A-PAD Sri Lanka, highlighted how pre-established partnerships, airline support, and coordinated logistics can translate into faster and more effective disaster response.

Drawing from A-PAD Sri Lanka’s experience during Cyclone Ditwah, he emphasized the critical role of collaboration across government, the private sector, humanitarian organisations, and the aviation industry. When airlines make cargo space available for humanitarian relief, and Airlink coordinates the logistics to move that assistance where it is needed, critical supplies can reach affected communities faster.

For A-PAD Sri Lanka, effective disaster response depends on strong partnerships built before a crisis. From mobilising resources to coordinating transport and ensuring assistance reaches the last mile, every link in the response chain matters.

For airlines, even available cargo space can become a lifeline. For humanitarian actors, effective coordination turns that capacity into timely assistance. Together, they can help move relief faster to the people who need it most.

Because the partnerships that enable a rapid response are built long before disaster strikes.

#apadsl #disasterresponse #disasterpreparedness #humanitarianaction #airlink ...

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The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

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The Search and Rescue (SAR) Team of A-PAD SL conducted a Swift Water Training Refresher and revised basic rappelling knots on the 09.08.2026 at the Sri Lanka Life Savings Association, Mt. Lavinia.

The team intiated the training with a fitness session that made sure the team was fit for the training and the bacis rappelling knots refresher was conducted, allowing the team to revise previously learned and used techniques from both training and deployments.

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World Drowning Prevention Day | 25th July

Behind every water rescue is months of training, discipline, and readiness.

Our A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue team trains year-round in swift water and open water rescue techniques — so that when someone is in trouble, help arrives fast and knows exactly what to do.

Drowning is preventable. Preparedness saves lives — and that starts long before an emergency happens.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, we honor the responders who show up in the water so others don’t go under.

#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #A-PADSriLanka #SearchAndRescue #WaterSafety #DisasterPreparedness ...

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