Rapid Rope Rescue Saves Tourist at Little Adam’s Peak
12 January 2025 | Little Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka A swift and well-coordinated rope rescue operation was successfully carried out at Little Adam’s Peak following the fall of a UK national approximately 100 meters down steep terrain while hiking with his wife. The
Advancing Regional Readiness: Rope Rescue Training at the 2025 Joint Indo-Pacific Program
From 3rd to 7th November, the “2025 Joint Indo-Pacific Region Rope Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)” training program took place at the NFA Training Centre in Nantou County, Taiwan, bringing together 26 participants from Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The
A-PAD SL Conducts Rope Rescue Refresher Training
A-PAD SL conducted a Rope Rescue refresher training on October 5th at Mount Lavinia Beach for 15 participants, with the goal of reinforcing crucial rescue skills in preparation for an advanced training session in Taiwan. The day started with a comprehensive discussion, where
A-PAD Sri Lanka and University of Colombo Unite for Tsunami Resilience Art Showcase
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations, University of Colombo, recently hosted an impactful art exhibition titled “Resilience and Renewal: 20 Years Since the Tsunami” at the University of Colombo. The exhibition
Art of Resilience: 20 Years After the Tsunami – A Workshop for Renewal and Preparedness
Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka together with the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo hosted a Drawing Workshop titled “Resilience and Renewal: 20 Years Since the Tsunami” on the 1st of August 2024. Targeting undergraduates of