At APOPO, innovation has always been at the heart of our work. From the very beginning, training rats to safely detect landmines was itself an innovation, and more than 25 years later it remains a core focus of our mission. Today, APOPO continues to explore new ways our HeroRATs can save lives and protect the […]
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On 8 September 2025, APOPO launched its first training sessions under the Syntropic Agroforestry Innovation Accelerator in Skun, Cambodia, a village near the Mekong River. The program welcomed 25 participants representing farmer organizations, cooperatives, and academic institutions. This marks the first time the Food Forest model is being introduced in Cambodia through APOPO’s HeroTREEs program.
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Luanda, 5 September, 2025 – On September 16, 2025, the Government of Japan will once again demonstrate its commitment to humanitarian mine action in Angola through the signing of a grant agreement with APOPO. The ceremony is due to take place at the Japanese Embassy in Luanda and will mark the third time Japan has
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The First Ever Development Impact Bond (DIB) linking Mine Action with Agriculture August 27, 2025 – APOPO is proud to be the primary implementer in the world’s first-ever Development Impact Bond for Mine Action. Working together with our agricultural development partner, Cambodian Institute for Research and Development CIRD, and outcome funder the UK government’s Foreign,
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In the cult classic film The Princess Bride, the heroes brave the Fire Swamp and come face to face with a fearsome enemy: R.O.U.S. — Rodents of Unusual Size. These fictional creatures are portrayed as monstrous, oversized rats that leap from the shadows to attack without warning. Alongside them lurked other dangers such as flame
Rodents of Unusual Size? They’re Real and They’re Saving Lives Read More »
This August, APOPO joined the EU Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, alongside MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and other humanitarian mine action organizations. The Pavilion’s exhibition, themed “Heroes of Mine Action,” welcomed thousands of visitors each day and introduced the public to the work, technologies, and people involved in making land safe from
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8 August 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine – APOPO has deployed new detection dog teams to Ukraine as part of a joint humanitarian demining project with the Mines Advisory Group (MAG). This expansion is funded by a $9.8 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and focuses on Mykolaiv and Kharkiv, the regions with the highest concentration
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Monthly or regular donations to APOPO provide a predictable and sustainable source of income that allows us to plan ahead for the future, ensuring our humanitarian work continues. Regular donations also allow us to efficiently manage our resources and maximize the impact of your contributions. In return for your generosity we will provide authentic progress
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Angkor Wat tickets open the gates to one of the world’s most treasured archaeological wonders. As the sun rises over these jewels of the Khmer Empire, the atmosphere is hushed and reverent. It’s a moment etched in every traveler’s memory, and it all begins with the right ticket. Below we give you detailed information about
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