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Kyiv, 23 April, 2025 – Across Ukraine, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and landmines continue to pose a silent but deadly threat to civilians, farmers, and displaced families. These hidden dangers not only take lives but prevent people from returning home, farming their land, or rebuilding schools and communities. The scale of contamination is immense, […]

On April 7, 2025, APOPO was proud to participate in the Congressional Unexploded Ordnance/Demining Caucus’s exhibition and reception in honor of International Mine Awareness Day. Held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., the event spotlighted global efforts to eliminate landmines and highlighted the vital role the United States plays in supporting humanitarian

In April 2025, twelve of APOPO’s Technical Survey Dogs (TSDs) successfully completed national accreditation in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia, adding to APOPO’s capacity to safely and efficiently clear land contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance. The accreditation process is rigorous, requiring each dog-handler team to search four 10×10 meter boxes, with potential hidden explosive targets. Handlers

Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia – APOPO proudly announces that Ronin, an African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei), has achieved the distinction of being the most successful Mine Detection Rat (MDR) in the organization’s history. His exceptional accomplishments have earned him the Guinness World Records title most landmines detected by a rat highlighting the critical role

A Tailored Response for Safer Communities ​Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) continue to pose severe humanitarian and economic challenges worldwide. According to the Mine Action Review in 2023 there were 5,241 recorded casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war, including 1,431 deaths. The majority of victims were civilians, with children making up almost half

The Syntropic Agroforestry Innovation Accelerator (SAIA), launched by HeroTREEs, is a transformative initiative that aims to make regenerative farming practices more accessible. By combining innovative demonstration projects with a growing community of practice, SAIA is set to revolutionize how syntropic agroforestry is understood and applied across Tanzania, Cambodia, and beyond. Syntropic agroforestry is a highly

On March 24, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness and rally global efforts to end tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB still affects millions, with devastating health, social, and economic consequences. Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death worldwide. In 2023, an estimated

One of APOPO’s First Female Deminers in Angola On International Women’s Day, we recognize the women working in demanding, high-stakes roles to make their communities safer. Demining requires patience, intelligence, and discipline, and in Angola, women like Yolanda are leading the way in clearing landmines and reclaiming safe land for families, farmers, and future generations.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who are breaking barriers in fields traditionally dominated by men. One of these women is Clementina, a dedicated deminer working with APOPO in Angola. Originally from Banza Congo, Zaire Province, Clementina has spent the past five years working to clear landmines, making communities safer and helping