Strength in Solidarity: Altru Circle’s Dry Ration Initiative with A-PAD Sri Lanka
Heavy rains of the southwest monsoon season this year triggered floods within a short span of time, leaving many people affected and displaced from their homes. Identifying the urgent need for flood relief efforts, Altru Circle, an upcoming social enterprise, raised donations to
Stakeholder Meeting: Preparation for the 2nd Inter-Monsoon and Upcoming North-East Monsoon Season 2023/24
The Disaster Management Center convened a stakeholder meeting on 1st November 2023, addressing the critical transitional period between the 2nd Inter-Monsoon and the upcoming North-East Monsoon Season 2023-2024. It requires meticulous planning, effective communication, and collaborative efforts from various stakeholders to ensure the
Fostering the Way Forward in Search and Rescue Operations
In the pursuit of shaping the future of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations within the A-PAD framework, A-PAD Sri Lanka took a bold step by initiating a SAR refresher discussion on October 22, 2023. This pivotal event brought together Level 1 and 2
A-PAD SAR Team On Ground in Response to Matara Flood Crisis 2023
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in many parts of Sri Lanka with the coastal district of Matara being the worst affected leaving thousands of families stranded due to the catastrophic floods. In response to the urgent need for assistance, the
A-PAD Bangladesh Provides Consignment of Essential Medical Supplies to Sri Lanka
Given the economic crisis in Sri Lanka and subsequent impacts on various sectors including the health, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) has been actively supporting the government’s efforts. Apart from A-PAD Sri Lanka platform, its regional platforms have also reached