#HeroRAT Baraka and his teammates in #Angola overcame a major challenge—an accreditation test to prove their skills. Under ANAM's watchful eyes, they passed their final test in #Angola . Now, Baraka has started work in real minefields.

#APOPO #scentdetection #herorats #landmines

#APOPO manages #MineAction activities using #ArcGIS for rapid, real-time data collection & monitoring dashboards. This empowers leadership to analyze data against performance for quicker, informed decisions and enhanced project effectiveness. #DataManagement #Innovation #Quality

Meet Sokleang. For years, she lived in fear of hidden #landmines , unable to let her children roam freely or farm safely. But thanks to #APOPO her land is now safe, and her life is being transformed.

Read her inspiring story: bit.ly/4e7Pcu6

#Cambodia #MineFreeWorld

...when it's Sunday but you're not really ready to go back to work 😂

It's not over till it's over. Make your Sunday count!

#APOPO #herorats #sundayvibes #thinkhappythoughts #relax #slowdown #takeiteasy #lazysunday

Did you know that APOPO’s #HeroRATs have screened almost a million sputum samples for #tuberculosis ? 🎖️
They've helped us find TB patients that were undiagnosed by health clinics, preventing over 360,000 new infections. 🙌🏼

#APOPO #TBDetection #StopTB #LifeSavers

Meet Tatu, a resilient grandmother. Her love saved Nasra, who beat TB with #APOPO 's help. Local tests failed Nasra, denying crucial meds until #HeroRATs stepped in. Thanks to them, Nasra got life-saving treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/2TgxYmm

#SDG3 #LeaveNoOneBehind

Home is where the heart is 🥰

Each rat home features a clean, comfortable, specially designed clay pot with wood shavings, providing a peaceful and cozy environment for our #HeroRATs to nest in after a hard day’s work.

#HeroRATs #CozyHomes #AnimalCare #APOPO #CleaningDay

#APOPO 's Training Center in #Tanzania trains #HeroRATs on a 24-hectare minefield with 1,500 defused #landmines . In 2023, 77 rats were trained with only 6.5% changing careers.

🐭 37 HeroRATs accredited
🐭 22 deployed to #Angola 🇦🇴 + #Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

#clickertraining #futureheroes

Those cute baby rats still have some time to go before they become #HeroRATs and they spend that spare time the right way: tucked in bed on a Monday.

#mondaymood #mondayvibes #heropups #APOPO #sleepy

Today on #EndangeredSpeciesDay , we're highlighting #APOPO 's efforts to protect Africa's vulnerable #wildlife . Our #HeroRATS are learning to sniff out trafficked wildlife, like pangolin, to deter illegal trade: bit.ly/3wv4tUT #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectBiodiversity

HeroRAT Nina enjoys her sweet banana treat as trainer Charity proudly holds her. This shared moment highlights their bond and accomplishments, celebrating their teamwork.

Happy #FullCheekFriday ❤️🍌

#APOPO #FCF #africangiantpouchedrat #weekend #weekend vibes

At 4-5 weeks old, pups begin their #socialization + #habituation . #APOPO trainers gently carry them, introducing them to new sights, sounds, and smells, to adapt them to the training environment. Dibwe gently watches over 2 eager to explore. #herorats #africangiantpouchedrat

In the past month, #HeroRAT Ronin found 2 #landmines & 1 unexploded bomb, clearing 6,505 m² for #APOPO . His work enables safe land use. Ronin works 30 mins in the morning, and rests/plays well afterward. This balance maintains his effectiveness. #cambodia #savinglives #herorats

#APOPO Tanzania welcomed Vilja from Finland for a product design #internship , focusing on improving the rat vest that mounts the rat backpack. After a month of testing & tweaking, she has a new design. Thank you, Vilja! 🌟

#collaboration #internship #innovation #ratgear

At APOPO, we believe in the power of teamwork. Together, we can achieve great things and make a real difference. Not only do our #HeroRATs bring better health, but they also offer a deep sense of pride to their human colleagues. ❤️

#tuberculosis #StopTB #savinglives #ethiopia

Happy Mother's Day! Still time to get a gift! Check out our unique animal adoptions like Carolina, with an instant adoption certificate, welcome pack, & monthly hero updates for Mom! 🤩 bit.ly/4btWLcg

#MothersDay #CelebrateMom #AdoptAHero #HeroRATs #Nonprofit #APOPO

Tomorrow is Mother's Day. If you're looking for a last-minute gift, get something that packs a punch and will save lives too. ❤️

The gift that keeps on giving: bit.ly/4btWLcg

#CelebrateMom #AdoptAHero #Community #Nonprofit #Hope #APOPO

Here's to the end of the workweek! 🥳

Happy #FullCheekFriday feat. African giant pouched rat Jordan and trainer Sophia as we celebrate another week of hard work and achievements. Enjoy a well-deserved #weekend ahead! 🥜🍌🧡

#HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF #helloweekend #weekend vibes

Each of our #HeroRATs is a valuable partner. At the heart of our priorities lies the well-being of each rat under our care which translates into careful nurturing, a nutritious, balanced diet, plenty of exercise, and gentle care of our expert handlers. #APOPO #savinglives

#Tuberculosis (TB) is a common co-infection in people with HIV, harder to diagnose and deadlier if untreated. APOPO's #HeroRATs play a vital role in testing which leads to treatment. fff

Learn more: bit.ly/31ZkoYt

#StopTB #LeaveNoOneBehind #APOPO #SDG3 #SavingLives