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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 […]

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

On March 24, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness and rally global efforts to end tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB still affects millions, with devastating health, social, and economic consequences. Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death worldwide. In 2023, an estimated

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.

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

Investing in Innovation to Fight Wildlife Trafficking For World Wildlife Day 2025, the global conversation is focused on Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. The world’s biodiversity is priceless, but conserving it comes at a cost. Billions of dollars are needed each year to close the global wildlife conservation finance gap — a

On February 24th, APOPO TB Tanzania officially launched a new collaboration with Kibong’oto Infectious Disease Hospital in Moshi, marking an important step in expanding our tuberculosis (TB) detection efforts in the country. The launch event, officiated by Dr. Jairy Khanga, Regional Medical Officer (RMO) of Kilimanjaro, brought together key stakeholders, including hospital management, healthcare professionals

Progress and Next Steps On February 20, 2025, APOPO Angola visited its Syntropic Farm Agriculture Pilot Project in Caiombo, Ebo Municipality, Cuanza Sul Province. The visit marked an important milestone — the first harvest — which produced a modest 25 kg of cassava and 5 kg of maize. While this was a small but meaningful

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