Ekram’s Story of Recovery from TB Ekram, an 18-year-old student from Addis Ababa, was just like any other teenager, balancing school life and big dreams for the future. But a persistent illness derailed her progress, forcing her to put her education on hold. With time, support, and the help of a unique diagnostic method, she […]
Desalegn’s Journey with TB Diagnosis and Recovery Desalegn, a 26-year-old security guard from Addis Ababa, was living a busy life balancing work and family when an unexpected illness brought everything to a halt. Originally from Gedio in Southern Ethiopia, Desalegn’s resilience and dedication to his health — and a surprising ally in the form of
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Learn how the “Minefields to Ricefields” project helped Saman transform hazardous, mine-contaminated land in Cambodia into fertile rice fields.
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From Minefields to Rice Fields For decades, Cambodia has been plagued by the deadly remnants of war — landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) that continue to pose a danger to rural communities. The Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979) along with previous and subsequent conflicts left behind vast minefields, particularly in border regions and strategic areas. Millions
From Minefields to Rice Fields For decades, landmines have been a deadly legacy in Cambodia, threatening lives and hindering economic progress. APOPO, with funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and in collaboration with CordAid, has been working to clear landmines and restore farmland, transforming dangerous fields into thriving agricultural land. Through
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Saidi shares his inspiration to participate in APOPO’s tree planting project after witnessing the success of his neighbor, in the first phase.
Planting Trees for a Sustainable Future Sharifa, a dedicated farmer from Tulo village, has embraced tree planting as a way to improve her land and secure her family’s future. Through APOPO’s HeroTREEs in partnership with Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), she is planting a diverse range of trees that not only benefit the environment but also
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“My name is Caetano, I am 48 years old, and I am from the northern region of Malanje province. I have been working with APOPO for 8 years, now as a rat trainer and before that I also worked as a deminer. Before joining APOPO, I worked with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) from 2011 to
Salem’s Journey from Danger to Prosperity In Cambodia, the legacy of landmines continues to threaten lives and livelihoods, particularly in rural areas where agriculture is the cornerstone of survival. The “Minefields to Rice Fields” project, a groundbreaking initiative by APOPO in collaboration with CordAid, with support from UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), is
