Training Leaders for Safer and More Efficient Dog Teams Between January 27 and February 10, APOPO conducted a Detection Dog Team Leader Training at its Dog Program Office in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The training was designed to prepare team leaders, handlers, and Technical Field Managers (TFMs) to take on greater responsibility in the field. Participants […]
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At APOPO, we recognize the essential contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), particularly in humanitarian fields like mine action. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated annually on February 11, highlights the importance of gender equality in science and encourages more young women to pursue careers in these
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At APOPO, our mission depends not only on our incredible rats but also on the dedicated people who train and work alongside them. Caetano Albano has been part of APOPO for 8 years, starting as a deminer before transitioning to his current role as a rat trainer in Angola. Initially skeptical about using rats for
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We recently welcomed Haji Khamis to our syntropic agroforestry plot at APOPO’s main office. A forestry student at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Haji has been passionate about plants and sustainability since his high school days. In 2016, while studying at Lumumba Secondary School, he founded and managed the Lumumba Roots & Shoots Botanic Garden
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Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) remain a serious threat to communities in Angola, particularly in rural areas where farming and daily activities take place in potentially contaminated land. While APOPO’s HeroRATs and demining teams work to clear hazardous areas, mine risk education is just as critical in preventing accidents and saving lives. As
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APOPO is collaborating with the Mgeta Livelihood Development Foundation (MLDF) to introduce syntropic agroforestry in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania. This region, considered to be of significant ecological importance, faces serious environmental degradation due to deforestation and unsustainable farming practices, leading to severe soil erosion. Mgeta, nestled in these mountains, one of Tanzania’s most vital
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From December 9-19, APOPO held its first-ever Information Management (IM) Workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia, bringing together Information Management Officers from across our programs. The workshop gave them the chance to share experiences, work together, and solve technical challenges as a team. The goal was to strengthen the way APOPO collects, processes, and uses data
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APOPO concluded its 2024 operations in Angola with the safe destruction of 2,410 explosive items. This critical work was certified by Angola’s National Mine Action Agency (ANAM), ensuring the highest quality standards were met in making the cleared areas safe for public use. This milestone not only highlights progress toward a mine-free Angola but also
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Last week, APOPO welcomed representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) during the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (RevCON 5) in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The visit showcased APOPO’s innovative landmine detection and clearance programs and highlighted the critical role of PM/WRA’s support in humanitarian
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