Chun Ry and family - helped by our HeroRATs HeroRAT and Lab Technician detecting tuberculosis RescueRAT with backpack HeroRAT working in the field, detecting landmines.

APOPO vzw

Org #806
Vetted since 2009 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Staff Favorite Site Visit Verified
1998
year founded
$1,519,671
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
6
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

APOPO's mission is to develop detection rats technology to provide solutions for global problems and inspire positive social change. APOPO's vision is to solve pressing humanitarian challenges with detection rats technology. Our core values are: Quality - Demonstrating and promoting high standards in research, design, training and implementation of detection rats technology. Social Transformation - Developing skills, creating jobs, improving socio-economic and environmental conditions, releasing land for development, and combating public health issues. Innovation - Pioneering creative research and innovative solutions within a participatory learning culture. Diversity - Embracing d... read more

Project Leaders
Christophe Cox
Christophe Cox
Charlie Richter
Charlie Richter
Bastian van Mierlo
Bastian van Mierlo
Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz
Emma Mortiboy
Emma Mortiboy
Javier Castillo
Javier Castillo
Team
Christophe Cox, Bart Rombaut, Dr. Negussie Beyene, Judith Karue, Dr. Joseph Soka, Dr. Cindy Fast, Robert Burny, Charlie Richter, Manuel J Agostinho, Emma L Mortiboy, Lily Shallom, Jen Yoder, Anna Bouchier, Michael Heiman, Tess Tewelde, Tefera Agizew
Organization Information
PO Box 3078
Morogoro, Tanzania 3078
Tanzania, United Republic of
+255 778 779 779
Organization Information
PO Box 3078
Morogoro, Tanzania 3078
Tanzania, United Republic of
+255 778 779 779

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Aug 22, 2023
Your Latest HeroDOG Update
The last quarter has been an impressive and busy three months for our HeroDOGs and demining teams around the world. Thank you so much for your continued support during this time. South Sudan 2023 has...
Jul 31, 2023
Your latest update on APOPO's HeroRATs!
Welcome to your latest update on the HeroRATs work and what an exciting few months it has been, thanks to your generosity and support of our HeroRATs’ work! We are delighted to let you know that...
Jul 26, 2023
Update on HeroRATs and Don't Forget Our New Page!
Welcome to your latest update on the HeroRATs work and what an exciting few months it has been, thanks to your generosity and support of our HeroRATs’ work! We are delighted to let you know that...
 
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