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 […]
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…
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.
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.
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
From Fear to Freedom: Sokleang’s Journey to Safe Land with APOPO
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Loren Kleinman, Hilltop Country Day School Loren works for Hilltop Country Day School in New Jersey and found out about APOPO and our HeroRATs through the head of the school. Loren and the class’ decision to fundraise for APOPO was driven by their belief in the organization’s mission to create a better world by saving
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Survival and Resilience in Ponte Filomena, Angola “My name is João André, and I am 38 years old. I was born in this neighborhood, Ponte Filomena, near the border between Cuanza Norte and Cuanza Sul provinces, and have always lived here.. I have four daughters and four sons. The youngest is 3 years old and
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