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International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed each year on 11 February, recognizes the essential role women play across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. At APOPO, women contribute to STEM-related work across research, operations, data analysis, animal training, health, and program management, applying technical expertise to solve complex humanitarian and environmental challenges. One […]

APOPO has published a new study showing that, among patients who tested negative using routine tuberculosis laboratory methods, those whose sputum samples were flagged by trained African giant pouched rats had 39 percent higher odds of being clinically diagnosed and treated for pulmonary tuberculosis. In the study of 2,401 presumptive TB patients in Tanzania, 12

30 January 2026 — Ukraine is among the most heavily mine-affected countries globally. To release land safely, quickly and at scale, the use of proven technical survey methodologies is critical. Technical Survey Dogs have demonstrated their ability to rapidly identify land that is free from explosive contamination, providing reliable evidence to support land release decisions.

From 12 to 17 January 2026, APOPO brought together Information Management Officers from across its global programs for a week of Information Management (IM) training at the APOPO Cambodia headquarters in Siem Reap. Led by Morgan Kline, APOPO’s Global Information Systems Manager, the training focused on strengthening how data is collected, shared, and used across

Antalya, Türkiye, 9 January 2025 – This week, APOPO took part in two important events in Türkiye that marked a key milestone for the RescueRATs research project. Developed in collaboration with GEA Arama Kurtarma, Ankara University, and the Muratpaşa Municipality, the project brings together scientific research, emergency response expertise, and local leadership to explore new

Antalya, Türkiye, 9 Ocak 2025 – Bu hafta APOPO, Kahraman Fareler (RescueRATs) araştırma projesi için önemli bir dönüm noktasını temsil eden iki önemli etkinliğe Türkiye’de katıldı. GEA Arama Kurtarma, Ankara Üniversitesi ve Muratpaşa Belediyesi iş birliğiyle yürütülen proje; bilimsel araştırmayı, acil müdahale uzmanlığını ve yerel liderliği bir araya getirerek afet arama ve kurtarma alanında yeni

Michael “Mick” Raine, Program Manager for APOPO in Cambodia, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to humanitarian landmine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal overseas. Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list — includes Michael

In December 2025, APOPO Ukraine completed a two-week Mine Detection Dog (MDD) Team Leader Course, strengthening national leadership for humanitarian demining operations in Ukraine. Held from Dec. 8 to Dec. 19, 2025, at APOPO’s Krasylivka Dog Training Center, the course prepared experienced dog handlers to step into team leader roles. Training focused on how to

Seles, Angola, December 11, 2025 — APOPO marked the close of its 2025 demining operations in Angola with a final controlled detonation of explosive devices in the Municipality of Seles, Cuanza Sul province. The operation involved the safe destruction of 716 explosive items recovered over the course of the year through both planned clearance activities