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APOPO's Information Systems Manger Morgan Kline presents APOPO's IMS at NDM-UN28 © GICHD/Antoine Tardy

APOPO Showcases Innovation and Partnership at NDM-UN28

13 April 2025, Geneva — APOPO proudly took part in the 28th Meeting of National Mine Action Programme Directors and United Nations Advisers (NDM-UN28), held from April 9–11, 2025, in Geneva — the most significant annual event in the global mine action calendar. The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including national authorities, international […]

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APOPO US Director Charlie Richter speaking about APOPO to Senator Brian Mast at US Congressional event on Humanitarian demining

APOPO Showcases HeroRATs and Innovative Demining at U.S. Congressional Event

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

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APOPO Mine Action Cambodia Dog and handler training

Technical Survey Dog Accreditation Supports APOPO’s Operations in Cambodia

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

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APOPO HeroRAT Ronin works diligently on the minefield looking for explosives with his amazing sense of smell.

PRESS RELEASE: HeroRAT Ronin Breaks Guinness World Records® title

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

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Cambodian and Tanzanian mine detection rat handlers holding Ronin, Preah Vihear

APOPO’s Unique Multi-method Approach to Mine Action

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

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HeroTREEs Trainer at the physical portian of a Syntropic Agroforestry training

APOPO Implements Syntropic Agroforestry Innovation Accelerator

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

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Humans of APOPO: Yolanda

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.

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Female deminer Clementine at debriefing. © Cassandre Nativel

Humans of APOPO: Clementina’s Journey as a Female Deminer

On International Women’s Day, at APOPO we celebrate the incredible women who are breaking barriers in fields traditionally dominated by men. One of these women is Clementina, a dedicated female 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

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