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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) launched a new project this year to support the safe return of internally displaced people (IDP) in Azerbaijan. The project will help around 33,000 returned families to feel safe again and enable them to
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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
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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,
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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
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