Empowering Lives: CPR Training at the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo
To enhance life-saving skills and disaster preparedness, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) supported through the Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan facilitated a CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training to the students at University
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
Youthful Spirit for a Secure Tomorrow: Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2023
To foster a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction in a world characterized by environmental challenges, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was commemorated by A-PAD SL in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) on October 13th, 2023, initiating
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
Achieving Disaster Management: An Educational Strategy
A PREPARED SCHOOL; IS A SAFE SCHOOL Safe Schools: A globally renowned disaster risk reduction and management initiative adopted by A-PAD Sri Lanka equips the Sri Lankan school system with the necessary knowledge and skills for disaster preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and disaster