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 Concludes Successful Swift Water Search and Rescue Training in Kithulgala
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), hosted the closing ceremony of the International Swift Water Search and Rescue (SAR) Level 02 Training for 2024. The event, held in Kithulgala from the
Navigating Rapids and Nightfall: Day 02 of A-PAD SL’s Swift Water SAR Training
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) successfully carried out the second day of its 3-day Swift Water Search and Rescue Level-2 training program on June 26th in Kitulgala. Building on the foundational skills acquired on Day 1, the
A-PAD Kicks Off Swift Water Search and Rescue Level 02 Training
The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL), began their 3-day Swift Water Search and Rescue Level-2 training program on June 25th in Kitulgala. The program, involving a selected group of 24 participants, from the tri-forces and private sector, focuses
A-PAD SL Elevates Swift Water Rescue Skills
Global warming, change in rainfall pattern, hurricanes, floods, droughts, landslides, loss of vegetation, etc. are some of the well-known impacts of climate change, and people are facing difficulties in their day-to-day life because of these disasters. In Sri Lanka, floods are the most