Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) 140d ago

Through its Young Professional Platform - Interns Talk, ADPC creates a dynamic space where interns, youth and early-career practitioners share their learning journeys, field observations, and professional insights from working at the intersection of research, training, and community engagement. The Interns Talk series amplifies emerging voices, fostering dialogue between practitioners and the next generation of Disaster Risk Reduction professionals, highlighting the mutual value of mentorship and fresh perspectives. 🎙️ Watch the Interns Talk episode, in which Mr. Shumon Zihady, who spent the past two months supporting ADPC Knowledge Academy’s training activities shared reflections on what makes training effective and challenges of translating research into practice. The webinar provided an honest window into the transition from academic study to hands-on DRR work, highlighting both young professionals’ contributions and the skills they gain through practical experience, while creating space for knowledge exchange and new ideas.