APOPO News

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 […]

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,

Clearing the Path to a Safe Zimbabwe APOPO is grateful for its inclusion in the 22nd Edition of “To Walk The Earth in Safety” and would like to express its appreciation. The United States has long been the largest financial supporter of humanitarian mine action worldwide, demonstrating unwavering commitment to addressing the devastating impact of

A Mine Action Development Impact Bond Project in Cambodia Mine Action has been an important part of the UK’s work in Cambodia. On Friday, May 19th, APOPO successfully held the official launch ceremony for the Development Impact Bond project “Minefields to Rice Fields” in partnership with the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. This long-awaited

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,

Invest in Our Planet Gearing up to Earth Day on April 22nd, and taking advantage of the Tanzanian long rains that usually begin in March and end in May; APOPO teams established six new food forests in the last few weeks, as part of the HeroTREEs project. These food forests are designed using Syntropic principles,

Gregynog Hall, Wales APOPO’s Dr. Cindy Fast (Head of Training and Innovation) and Dr. Rosie Bartholomew (Senior Researcher), traveled to Wales in the United Kingdom this month to attend the 27th Annual Gregynog Associative Learning Symposium, organized by Cardiff University. In the company of prominent academics in the field (e.g., John Pearce and Geoffrey Hall,

HeroRAT Health and Welfare APOPO has worked alongside animals to save lives for 25 years. African giant pouched rats, nicknamed HeroRATs, are speeding up the detection of landmines and tuberculosis as part of an integrated approach. Allowing people to get their lives and livelihoods back on track as fast as possible. To date, APOPO has

Working toward a world free of landmines 25 years after the International Mine Ban Treaty was signed in Ottawa, millions of landmines have been destroyed and many countries have declared themselves mine-free – with others well on the way. April 4th is International Landmine Awareness Day. A critical day to bring to light to some