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 […]
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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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Houn, a grandmother from near Siem Reap, who stepped on a landmine just 100 meters from her front door, walking home from a neighbor’s house.
“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
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…
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