A Civil-Military Collaboration: A-PAD International Swift Water Search & Rescue Training
The annual A-PAD International Swift Water Search and Rescue Training was conducted from July 13th, 2023, to July 20th, 2023, at China Bay, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Aiming towards reaching INSARAG standards in Search and Rescue within the national context, this civil-military initiative was
Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
In collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Colombo, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka presented a highly anticipated panel discussion entitled “Climate Action: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.” Professor Chaminda Padmakumara, Head of the Department of International Relations,
Advancing Disaster Management Education with University of Colombo
Disasters and emergencies are becoming more common around the world. The significance of education and the impact of various educational methods on disaster risk reduction and preparedness is becoming increasingly important. In such a case, A-PAD SL collaborated with the Faculty of Arts
Project Phoenix – Final Meet and Greet
In response to the tragic Easter Sunday Bombings in 2019, a tripartite partnership was initiated between HSBC Sri Lanka, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and A-PAD Sri Lanka in supporting the survivors and the families of those whose lives were lost on that fateful day.
HSBC, Room to Read and A-PAD Partner to Mitigate Socio-Economic Challenges
As the current Sri Lankan economic crisis prevails, it is the less-fortunate segments of the public that truly feel the brunt of its effects and will continue to do so until the economy recovers. During this challenging time, it is apparent that young