APOPO Stories

In 2010, Marciano was seriously injured by a landmine on a former military position around one kilometer from his home in Quilenda, Angola…

“I Don’t Want Anyone Else to Suffer What I Have Suffered”: Domingas’s Story In 2010, while still a girl, Domingas stepped on a landmine while playing with friends near Gabela, in Angola’s Cuanza Sul Province. Neither she nor the surrounding community knew that the area was contaminated. She lost her foot and spent around two

Clearing Explosives to Support His Family Landmines and explosive remnants of war still affect the lives of many Cambodian families. Before professional demining support reached some communities, people were forced to manage dangerous items themselves, often while clearing land they urgently needed for farming. Sophal had served in the army and could recognize many of

Hoping Her Children Can Grow Up Safely Landmines and other explosive remnants of war continue to affect the daily lives of families in Cambodia’s Battambang province. For farmers like Sokny, the land provides food, income, and a future for their children, but possible contamination also brings uncertainty and fear. Sokny did not know that the

Living with Risk Every Day Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to shape everyday life for many families in Cambodia’s Battambang province. For farmers, the land is both their livelihood and a source of uncertainty, with hidden dangers that can remain long after conflict has ended. APOPO’s demining teams are working to clear contaminated

After her family experienced the hidden dangers of landmines, Reth now looks forward to a safer future as APOPO clears contaminated land, protecting children, farmers and the wider community.

After losing her leg in a landmine accident just six years ago, Neng has regained her mobility through APOPO-supported access to prosthetic care, helping her live independently and look to the future with hope.

Learn how Yim regained mobility in Cambodia after losing his leg in war, and how a new prosthetic improved his daily life.

Learn how prosthetic support in Cambodia helped Sen receive his fifth prosthetic limb and stay mobile years after a landmine injury.