Tanzania – Nuru
Nuru from the Uluguru mountain range in Tanzania has embraced tree planting as a way to secure a sustainable future for her family and protect the environment…
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Cambodia – Dina
Dina’s Story of Resilience and Hope “My name is Dina. I am 38 years old and work as a farmer, growing bananas, cassava, and cashew nuts. My field is not far from my home, only about 1 km away. I have four children—two daughters and two sons. The eldest is 15, and the youngest is
Cambodia – Sida
Enduring Hardships: Sida’s Story of Survival Kham Sida, a 52-year-old woman from Cambodia, has faced unimaginable hardships throughout her life due to landmines. Living with her two children, a 13-year-old son and a 22-year-old daughter, Kham’s life took a tragic turn when she stepped on a landmine at a young age. Now, with the support
Cambodia – Chan
Pan Chan, a dedicated schoolteacher from Cambodia, has spent over three decades educating the next generation. But his life was forever altered in 1999 when a landmine explosion took his right hand…
Angola – Ana
Ana’s life changed forever because of a landmine. Discover her story and how APOPO’s demining work offers hope to communities living in fear.
Cambodia – Sarun
Discover how APOPO’s HeroRATs transformed the life of Sarun, a farmer in Cambodia, by clearing deadly landmines from his village, enabling safety, freedom, and prosperity.
Cambodia – Ly
In Cambodia, the remnants of war continue to pose a severe threat to everyday life. Landmines, hidden beneath fields and paths, can change lives in an instant, causing devastating injuries and disabilities. APOPO’s Victim Assistance program identifies landmine victims and provides essential support to those affected by these hidden dangers. Through our efforts, individuals like
Cambodia – Moa Sokleang
From Fear to Freedom: Sokleang’s Journey to Safe Land with APOPO
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