Disaster Preparedness for School Children – Trincomalee
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), preparedness, planning and mitigation are identified as key components in creating a resilient community. Thus, starting off with enlightening the younger generation of our society, A-PAD Sri Lanka took on educating school children on being vigilant and prepared to face day-to-day situations as during disaster stricken times.
Drought, Flood & Climate Change in Sri Lanka and the Business Sector – A Partnership between A-PAD Sri Lanka & World Food Program (WFP)
Disasters and fluctuating climatic conditions during the past decade have been significantly on the rise, especially in Sri Lanka. Thus, causing significant damage to the over-all development of Sri Lanka and particularly the business entity, which faced a 90% loss (Source: PDNA 2016). Recurring calamities have now become private sector’s
Capacity Building And Skill Development for A-PAD SAR Team
The Search and Rescue team of A-PAD Sri Lanka underwent an outbound skill enhancement and confidence building training in partnership with Silver Eagle Adventures. Rescue team members ranging from Sri Lanka Life Saving, Ironman 4×4, Lion Brewery Pvt Ltd, Seals Volunteer Emergency Response Team (SVERT) along with individual volunteers underwent this comprehensive training
Naval 4RS Rescue Team Simulation Exercise – Flood & Landslide
The Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) of Sri Lanka Navy formulated a training program to train naval personnel in emergency response within its institution. The final exercise of this course recently underwent at Gangewadiya, Puttalam where stakeholders from DMC, International Military and A-PAD gathered to witness the efforts of the
Psychosocial Response in Disaster Rescue – A workshop to enhance rescuers and first responders.
The Search and Rescue team of A-PAD Sri Lanka participated in a workshop focusing on “Psychosocial Response in Disaster Rescue” facilitated by Ms Priyanjali De Soyza, Professor in Clinical Psychology attached to the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The forum addressed psychosocial insight to A-PAD Sri Lanka’s rescue team, specifically as