Rajabasa Hall, South Lampung Regent’s Office – Local civil society organizations (CSOs) and implementing partners PALUMA Nusantara and Mitra Bentala successfully organized a workshop to disseminate the results and lessons learned from the Strengthening Partnerships for Community Resilience in Indonesia and Timor-Leste (SPRINT) project. The event brought together key stakeholders from community groups, government agencies, civil society, the private sector, academia, and mass media.
Kurigram, Bangladesh – Persons with disabilities (PWD) are often disproportionately affected during disasters, facing significant barriers in physical access, communication, and social support. These challenges make it increasingly difficult for them to prepare for, respond to, and recover from such crises.
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok, August 30, 2024 – The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) warmly welcomes H.E. Mrs. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand. Sri Lanka is among the nine founding member countries that has ratified the ADPC Charter along with Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand. The Ambassador represents Sri Lanka as member of ADPC Board of Trustee (BoT).