APOPO
@herorats
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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06-08-2009 03:23:15
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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
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
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