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APOPO 25-Year Anniversary Celebration in Tanzania

APOPO Celebrates 25 Years of Life-Saving Achievements

The APOPO team, guests, and partners celebrate 25 years of life-saving work On July 6 APOPO held a celebration to mark 25 years of impactful service across the globe. The commemoration, held at the Gymkhana grounds in Morogoro, Tanzania, brought together guests, partners, staff, and well-wishers to honor APOPO’s extraordinary journey of saving lives and […]

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Building a Strong Foundation: A Decade of Government Support in Flanders

The Government of Flanders, whose support was the cornerstone of APOPO’s tuberculosis (TB) detection program in Mozambique, concluded its decade-long commitment in 2022. Our gratitude for its contribution cannot be overstated. Over the last 10 years, the Government of Flanders has played a pivotal role in driving APOPO’s innovative approach to tuberculosis detection. Its funding

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Reaching and treating remote populations in Ethiopia

Project Launch in Addis Ababa APOPO TB Ethiopia in partnership with Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, officially launched an exciting new project: “Reaching the Unreached Population of Addis Ababa“. The project will be carried out over a four-year period and is financially supported by L’Initiative, Expertise France. On June 27th, the French Embassy in Ethiopia hosted the

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APOPO’s HeroRATs Detect Wildlife in Trial at Dar es Salaam Seaport

APOPO’s HeroRATS recently tested their skills in detecting wildlife contraband in a field trial at the Dar es Salaam seaport in Tanzania. With their keen sense of smell and agility, these remarkable creatures have demonstrated their potential as a non-disruptive and cost-effective screening method to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. The results of this trial have

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2022 A Year in Review

APOPO Annual Report 2022 APOPO is thrilled to present its 2022 Annual Report, a testament to a year filled with resilience, progress, and transformative initiatives, all made possible through the unwavering support of our supporters. In the face of challenges, APOPO has continuously adapted, remaining steadfast in its commitment to its mission. Since its inception,

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APOPO Receives £800,000 Award at Charity Gala

People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala 2023 In a remarkable celebration of philanthropy and the power of collaboration, the People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala once again highlighted the profound impact of its support for charitable organizations worldwide. APOPO’s CEO, Christophe Cox and APOPO UK’s Chair Susan Robertson as well as Ros Bird, Operations & Fundraising Manager,

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