APOPO News

From October 21st to 29th, APOPO proudly participated in the Dutch Design Week, held in the vibrant city of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Nestled within the TU/e exhibition, ‘Drivers of Change,’ APOPO showcased its potentially groundbreaking Search and Rescue rat project, particularly focusing on the remarkable contributions of our rats in training. The week reached its […]

A delegation from the Japanese Embassy in Angola recently visited APOPO’s mine clearance operations in Angola’s Cuanza Sul Province. This visit highlights the ongoing support from Japan and underscores the importance of international cooperation in Angola’s efforts to rid the country of landmines. APOPO’s Contributions to Demining in Angola APOPO, with support from the Belgian

Second UN General Assembly High-level Meeting on tuberculosis Following the outcomes of the United Nations General Assembly’s second high-level meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) on September 22, APOPO is committed to redefining strategies for TB diagnosis. The UNHLM focused on enhancing science and innovation to combat the global TB epidemic, underscoring the importance of equitable

A Partnership with the U.S. State Department In a major step towards safeguarding both human lives and wildlife, the U.S. State Department has financed its fifth continued cost extension with APOPO. This extension secures the future of APOPO’s life-saving project in the Sengwe Wildlife Corridor, a vital link between Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and

Our dedicated team in Turkey achieved a major breakthrough last Friday thanks to our trained HeroDOGs, Millo and Grau, and their skilled handler Merve. The diligent efforts of our canine duo led to the unearthing of 40 anti-personnel mines, carefully concealed at depths ranging from 50 to 100 centimeters below the surface. During their routine

Azerbaijan. August 9, 2023 Since the 2020 Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijan has been grappling with a significant landmine problem, leaving behind a perilous legacy of landmines and unexploded ordnance in the region. The aftermath of the conflict has had severe implications on the daily lives of residents, who have been unable to return to their homes

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

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

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