International DRR Day: ‘Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future’
The International Disaster Risk Reduction Day marks the importance of minimizing the impact of disasters on communities and fostering a culture of disaster risk awareness and reduction. This year’s theme “‘Empowering the next generation for a resilient future” emphasizes the importance of familiarizing
A-PAD SL Equips University Students with Life-Saving CPR Skills
A-PAD SL conducted an internationally certified CPR training for 25 undergraduates of University of Colombo on October 2nd, 2024, following a previous Disaster Risk Reduction workshop. The comprehensive session covered CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, situational assessment, and use of AED
A-PAD Sri Lanka Hosts a Remarkable International Symposium on Advancing Tsunami Readiness and Resilience
The Asia-Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) successfully held its annual international symposium on the 29th of August 2024 at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, under the theme “Turning the Tide: 20 Years of Tsunami Readiness and Resilience.” This
Private Sector Engages in Disaster Preparedness Dialogue in Balangoda
A-PAD engaged Balangoda’s private sector in a proactive approach towards disaster preparedness, convening representatives well-versed in the region’s susceptibility to floods, landslides, winds, lightning, droughts, and wildfires on the 16th of July. Mr. Nimal Ganithage, Disaster Relief Service Officer at Balangoda’s National Disaster
Medical Readiness in Crisis: A-PAD Sri Lanka’s Collaboration with Balangoda Base Hospital
In May 2024, the Balangoda Divisional Secretariat’s Disaster Management Committee and A-PAD Sri Lanka convened a crucial meeting to address potential challenges during the Southwest monsoon season. This meeting set the stage for a coordinated approach to disaster preparedness, with Balangoda Base Hospital