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For 25 years we have tackled #landmines and #tuberculosis around the world using trained African giant pouched rats (#HeroRATs) & other scent-detection animals.
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http://www.apopo.org 06-08-2009 03:23:15
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#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 ๐
It's not over till it's over. Make your Sunday count!
#APOPO #herorats #sundayvibes #thinkhappythoughts #relax #slowdown #takeiteasy #lazysunday
Did you know that APOPOโs #HeroRATs have screened almost a million sputum samples for #tuberculosis ? ๐๏ธ
They've helped us find TB patients that were undiagnosed by health clinics, preventing over 360,000 new infections. ๐๐ผ
#APOPO #TBDetection #StopTB #LifeSavers
Home is where the heart is ๐ฅฐ
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 dayโs 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.
๐ญ 37 HeroRATs accredited
๐ญ 22 deployed to #Angola ๐ฆ๐ด + #Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ
#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 โค๏ธ๐
#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 mยฒ 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! ๐
#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. โค๏ธ
#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! ๐คฉ 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. โค๏ธ
The gift that keeps on giving: bit.ly/4btWLcg
#CelebrateMom #AdoptAHero #Community #Nonprofit #Hope #APOPO
#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