Staff Ethiopia – Henok
Explore how Henok advances tuberculosis detection in Ethiopia, leading a lab team that collaborates with HeroRats to identify missed cases.
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APOPO Stories
Staff Ethiopia – Hajera
Discover how a dedicated lab technician in Ethiopia helps detect TB using HeroRATs and supports her family through science and service.
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Ethiopia – Rahima
“It Was Like a Dream When I Heard Rats Found My TB” Rahima, a 35-year-old mother of five, lives with her family in a rented house in Kolfe Keranyo, Addis Ababa. Originally from Wolqite in the Gurage Zone of Ethiopia, her life has been shaped by resilience and a deep commitment to her children’s future.
Ethiopia – Mohammed-Sali
“I Had TB Twice. This Time, a Rat Helped Diagnose Me” Mohammed-Sali, a 30-year-old father of two from Ethiopia, lives in Ashewa Meda, Burayu, just outside Addis Ababa. Originally from Kukir, a village near Butajira in the Gurage Zone, he moved to the city ten years ago in search of a better future. When TB
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Ethiopia – Ekram
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
Ethiopia – Desalegn
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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Cambodia – Siem Saman
Learn how the “Minefields to Ricefields” project helped Saman transform hazardous, mine-contaminated land in Cambodia into fertile rice fields.
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Cambodia – Sokken
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
Cambodia – Koan Saman
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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