Tanzania – Saidi
Saidi shares his inspiration to participate in APOPO’s tree planting project after witnessing the success of his neighbor, in the first phase.
APOPO Stories
Tanzania – Sharifa
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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Cambodia – Houn
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.
Angola – Caetano
“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
Cambodia – Salem
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
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…
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…
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