How much does it weigh? What happens if it gets caught? And what on earth are Wi-Fi HaLow, RTK GPS, and SLAM? Electrical engineer Sander Verdiesen, APOPO’s Technical Lead – R&D within the Innovation Department, explains how three tiny backpacks are being developed to solve three very different problems. Put a backpack on a rat […]
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MOROGORO, Tanzania, Aug. 28, 2026 – Pendo, APOPO’s Animal Welfare and Training Supervisor, has been recognized by Malkia wa Nguvu, a prominent Tanzanian initiative celebrating women making a difference in their communities and wider society. Pendo was one of five women honored by Clouds Media Group at the initiative’s Coastal Zone event in Morogoro. She
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From 13 to 17 July 2026, APOPO showcased how it uses Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for humanitarian operations at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, California. APOPO’s Global Information Systems Manager, Morgan Kline, and Global Information Management Coordinator, Pen Virak, joined more than 15,000 participants at the conference. They presented APOPO’s work alongside The
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ANTALYA, Türkiye, 25 June, 2026 — APOPO and its Turkish search-and-rescue partner, GEA Arama Kurtarma, welcomed representatives from AKUT, ANDA, and IHH to Antalya for a site visit focused on disaster preparedness, inter-agency cooperation, and an introduction to the RescueRATs research initiative. The visit brought together leadership from several of Türkiye’s volunteer search-and-rescue organizations, AKUT,
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Siem Reap, Cambodia, 24 June, 2026 — APOPO HeroTREEs, in partnership with the Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development (CIRD), has completed an open Syntropic Agroforestry Training in Cambodia, creating a rare opportunity for farmers, practitioners, trainers, and development organizations to explore the approach through practical, hands-on learning. Held from 22 to 24 June
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SELES, Angola, June 24, 2026 — Representatives of the Belgian government concluded a two-day visit to APOPO’s mine action operations in Cuanza Sul Province, in Angola combining operational discussions with field visits focused on demining, HeroRAT training, and the long-term impact of safer land for local communities. The delegation included Simon Roemen, deputy head of
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From New Recruit to Information Management Officer GABELA, Angola, 15 June 2026 – Information Management Officer Airton Gândara supports APOPO’s mine action operations in Angola. While he may not work directly in the minefields, the data he manages helps teams track progress, monitor performance, and make informed decisions that keep operations running effectively. Airton’s journey
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MOROGORO, Tanzania, 1 June, 2026 — APOPO has promoted five staff members at its operational headquarters in Morogoro, Tanzania, boosting its commitment to developing internal talent and strengthening its training and research capacity. Effective 1 June, 2026, Abdullah Mchomvu was promoted from Training Center Manager to Training & Research Center Manager; Said Mshana from Research
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Caring for APOPO’s Four-Legged Heroes At APOPO, animal welfare is a fundamental part of how we work. The HeroRATs and HeroDOGs that support our humanitarian programs receive lifelong care designed to meet their physical, behavioral, and emotional needs. From housing and nutrition to healthcare and retirement, their welfare is considered at every stage of their
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