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For +25 years we have tackled landmines and tuberculosis around the world using trained African giant pouched rats and other scent-detection animals.

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calendar_today06-08-2009 03:23:15

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The Paris Olympics are underway, don't forget that you and your friends can run the #ParisMarathon on April 13th 2025, and support #APOPO’s work. We are offering a subsidy for a portion of the entry fee! Hurry, only have a few places left! bit.ly/4fzVMKp

The Paris Olympics are underway, don't forget that you and your friends can run the #ParisMarathon on April 13th 2025, and support #APOPO’s work. We are offering a subsidy for a portion of the entry fee! Hurry, only have a few places left! bit.ly/4fzVMKp
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On #WorldElephantDay, we honor these majestic creatures and their vital role in our ecosystems. Grateful to Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State 🇺🇸 + Swiss 🇨🇭 Government for helping #APOPO restore safety in #Zimbabwe. Together, we safeguard wildlife & communities alongside them. 🐘 #GreatLimpopo

On #WorldElephantDay, we honor these majestic creatures and their vital role in our ecosystems. Grateful to <a href="/StateDeptPM/">Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State</a> 🇺🇸 + Swiss 🇨🇭 Government for helping #APOPO restore safety in #Zimbabwe. Together, we safeguard wildlife &amp; communities alongside them. 🐘

#GreatLimpopo
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The #EU supports a humanitarian #MineAction project in #Ukraine, deploying 16 #APOPO trained dogs and 8 Ukrainian handlers. Funded by the European Commission and delivered in partnership with MAG (Mines Advisory Group), the project will help reclaim vital land. Read now: bit.ly/4dCvllC

The #EU supports a humanitarian #MineAction project in #Ukraine, deploying 16 #APOPO trained dogs and 8 Ukrainian handlers.  Funded by the <a href="/EU_Commission/">European Commission</a> and delivered in partnership with <a href="/MAGsaveslives/">MAG (Mines Advisory Group)</a>, the project will help reclaim vital land.

Read now: bit.ly/4dCvllC
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About 25% of the global population is infected with tuberculosis (TB), according to WHO. APOPO’s TB programs support over 140 partner clinics in Tanzania and Ethiopia, working within government health systems to fight TB. #HeroRATs #CloseTheGap #StopTB #SDG3 #LeaveNoOneBehind

About 25% of the global population is infected with tuberculosis (TB), according to WHO. APOPO’s TB programs support over 140 partner clinics in Tanzania and Ethiopia, working within government health systems to fight TB. 

#HeroRATs #CloseTheGap #StopTB #SDG3 #LeaveNoOneBehind
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As you gear up to send your kids back to school, how about giving our #RescueRATs a chance too? Support their mission to Turkey, where they’ll train for real-world rescues with GEA. Every contribution makes a difference: apopo.org/rescuerats #HeroRATs #APOPO #savinglives

As you gear up to send your kids back to school, how about giving our #RescueRATs a chance too? Support their mission to Turkey, where they’ll train for real-world rescues with GEA. Every contribution makes a difference: apopo.org/rescuerats

#HeroRATs #APOPO #savinglives
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#APOPO works in Agdham, #Azerbaijan, with MAG and IEPF. Supported by the EU, UNDP, and the Belgian Government, under ANAMA’s supervision, we're speeding up landmine detection using Mine Detection Rats and Technical Survey Dog. #MineAction #LandmineFree #SDG17 #HeroRATs #HeroDOGs

#APOPO works in Agdham, #Azerbaijan, with MAG and  IEPF. Supported by the EU, UNDP, and the Belgian Government, under ANAMA’s supervision, we're speeding up landmine detection using Mine Detection Rats and Technical Survey Dog. #MineAction #LandmineFree #SDG17 #HeroRATs #HeroDOGs
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In partnership w/ #EU, we support #MineAction in #Azerbaijan, where APOPO are deployed to detect mines and explosive ordnances. Watch the hero rats and their handlers in action, helping rebuild conflict-affected areas. UNDP Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🇪🇺EU at UN-NY EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 ANAMA

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#APOPO in #Ukraine, in partnership with MAG and UNDP, was honored to host Ambassadors of Spain & the Netherlands, for a special event highlighting the UNDP Technical Survey (TSD) project. This project will survey 1,800 km² in Kharkiv. bit.ly/3yNCS28 #HeroDOGs 📷 UNDP

#APOPO in #Ukraine, in partnership with MAG and UNDP, was honored to host Ambassadors of Spain &amp; the Netherlands, for a special event highlighting the UNDP Technical Survey (TSD) project. This project will survey 1,800 km² in Kharkiv. bit.ly/3yNCS28  #HeroDOGs 📷 UNDP
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At #APOPO, our #HeroRATs are expertly trained for #demining operations. Performance isn’t dependent on a specific handler. While they often work with the same handlers, studies show they perform just as well with new handlers who understand their unique traits. #workinganimals

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Let's stay in touch. Don't miss out on any of our exciting news and updates ⭐ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: apopo.org/newsletter #APOPO #herorats #herodogs #herotrees #savinglives #protectingtheplanet

Let's stay in touch. Don't miss out on any of our exciting news and updates ⭐

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: apopo.org/newsletter

#APOPO #herorats #herodogs #herotrees #savinglives #protectingtheplanet
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"Planting trees on my farm has made a huge difference. The trees keep the soil in place during heavy rains. Now, my crops are growing better, thanks to the #APOPO #HeroTREEs project." - Saidi, Tanzania Read Saidi's story: bit.ly/3AvlHDf #ClimateAction #TreePlanting

"Planting trees on my farm has made a huge difference. The trees keep the soil in place during heavy rains. Now, my crops are growing better, thanks to the #APOPO #HeroTREEs project." - Saidi, Tanzania

Read Saidi's story: bit.ly/3AvlHDf

#ClimateAction #TreePlanting
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🐾 Today is #InternationalDogDay, and #APOPO is celebrating the love and loyalty of our incredible #HeroDOGs, and their teams, working tirelessly to save lives. 🏅 Adopt HeroDOG Khai in Ukraine 🇺🇦: apopo.org/adopt/khai/ #StopMines #SavingLives #MineFree #Solidarity #Khai

🐾 Today is #InternationalDogDay, and #APOPO is celebrating the love and loyalty of our incredible #HeroDOGs, and their teams, working tirelessly to save lives. 🏅

Adopt HeroDOG Khai in Ukraine 🇺🇦: apopo.org/adopt/khai/

#StopMines #SavingLives #MineFree #Solidarity #Khai
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Happy #InternationalDogDay! 🐾 Today, we celebrate #HeroDOGs like #Khai, who work to make the world a safer place. Trained to detect landmines and other explosives in Ukraine. Be part of Khai’s journey: apopo.org/adopt/khai/ #StopMines #SavingLives #Solidarity #APOPO

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All 14 of our newly arrived mine detection rats have passed external accreditation and are ready for deployment! This milestone allows the #HeroRATs to begin essential work on real minefields in #Cambodia. ✨ #MineDetection #SavingLives #MineFree #APOPO

All 14 of our newly arrived mine detection rats have passed external accreditation and are ready for deployment! This milestone allows the #HeroRATs to begin essential work on real minefields in #Cambodia. ✨ 

#MineDetection  #SavingLives #MineFree #APOPO
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Early morning in #Cambodia and our handlers + #HeroRATs head out to the minefield. Our rats are trained to detect landmines and other explosives, saving countless lives in communities affected by hidden dangers. #APOPO #StopMines #MineFree #SaveLives #AfricanGiantPouchedRat

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Ana's life changed forever because of a landmine. Read her story and how APOPO's demining work offers hope to communities living in fear: bit.ly/4dHLFC5 #APOPO #Angola #StopMines #SavingLives #MineFreeWorld #MineAction #VictimAssistance

Ana's life changed forever because of a landmine. 

Read her story and how APOPO's demining work offers hope to communities living in fear: bit.ly/4dHLFC5

#APOPO #Angola #StopMines #SavingLives #MineFreeWorld #MineAction #VictimAssistance
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Training a TB detection rat at #APOPO takes about a year. #HeroRATs learn to indicate TB-positive samples by holding their nose over them for 3 seconds, rewarded with a click and a treat. HeroRAT Kahu enjoys banana and avocado for a job well done. #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG3 #StopTB

Training a TB detection rat at #APOPO takes about a year. #HeroRATs learn to indicate TB-positive samples by holding their nose over them for 3 seconds, rewarded with a click and a treat. HeroRAT Kahu enjoys banana and avocado for a job well done. #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG3 #StopTB
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Exciting news! Just 1 week until "RATS TO THE RESCUE" launches on Sept 10th! This must-read #book, a Junior Library Guild selection, inspires hope, bravery & resilience. Early birds, support #APOPO: amzn.to/4g79d4W (50% of proceeds go to our life-saving work!) #HeroRATs

Exciting news! Just 1 week until "RATS TO THE RESCUE" launches on Sept 10th! This must-read #book, a Junior Library Guild selection, inspires hope, bravery &amp; resilience.

Early birds, support #APOPO: amzn.to/4g79d4W

(50% of proceeds go to our life-saving work!) #HeroRATs
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#APOPO spoke at the CCW Amended Protocol II Experts meeting in Geneva. Director of European Partnerships, Anna Bouchier, joined a panel to discuss the role of Animal Detection Systems in speeding up Land Release. Thanks to UNODA for hosting. Together, for a #MineFreeWorld.

#APOPO spoke at the CCW Amended Protocol II Experts meeting in Geneva. Director of European Partnerships, Anna Bouchier, joined a panel to discuss the role of Animal Detection Systems in speeding up Land Release. Thanks to UNODA for hosting. Together, for a #MineFreeWorld.
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This International Day of #Charity, we thank our amazing supporters! Together, #we have cleared 112M+ sqm of land, removing 165K+ explosives and protecting over 2M people. Help us train the next cohort of life-saving #heroes: apopo.org/support-us #SaveLives #GoodCause #APOPO

This International Day of #Charity, we thank our amazing supporters! Together, #we have cleared 112M+ sqm of land, removing 165K+ explosives and protecting over 2M people. Help us train the next cohort of life-saving #heroes: apopo.org/support-us

#SaveLives #GoodCause #APOPO