A-PAD SAR Team Undergo Refresher Training in Malwathu Oya

A-PAD SAR Team Undergo Refresher Training in Malwathu Oya

Nov 24, 2021

The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue Team underwent a special refresher training at sea as well as in swift water (river) on the Malwathu Oya in order to revisit skills as per the international standards. The first refresher training took place at

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A-PAD SAR Team Undertake Refresher Training at Mount Lavinia Beach

A-PAD SAR Team Undertake Refresher Training at Mount Lavinia Beach

Oct 19, 2021

The A-PAD Sri Lanka Search and Rescue (SAR) Team underwent a special refresher training at Mount Lavinia Beach today (19th October 2021). The group explored a variety of drills including Inflatable Boat Rescue (IRB) techniques. The event was coordinated in partnership with the

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Health Sector Disaster Management Lecture Series

Health Sector Disaster Management Lecture Series

May 5, 2021

At the invitation of the Ministry of Health (MoH), A-PAD conducted a virtual lecture on Health Sector Disaster Management for Post Graduate Medical Students of the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), Colombo University. A-PAD’s expertise was harnessed by Dr. Novil Wijesekara, Disaster

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Search and Rescue 2020 Series

Search and Rescue 2020 Series

Mar 9, 2020

APAD – SL in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, successfully completed the 2020 Swift Water Rescue Training program in Kithulgala. Under the supervision of Japanese and Taiwanese expert instructors from the International Rescue Instructors Association, 50 participants from various

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Swift Water Rescue Training 2020

Swift Water Rescue Training 2020

Feb 29, 2020

A-PAD Sri Lanka in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and its principles, prepares to launch advance level training for its existing Search and Rescue Team as well as new batches of both military and civilian personnel who are keen to

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