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 Staff Favorite Site Visit Verified
1998
year founded
$1,800,614
raised on GlobalGiving
17
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
Emma Mortiboy
Emma Mortiboy
Javier Castillo
Javier Castillo
Catarina Aleixo
Catarina Aleixo
Nicolas Chammas
Nicolas Chammas
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, Javier Castillo
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:

Your Update on APOPO's HeroRATs!

By Emma Mortiboy | Public Fundraising

We are now halfway through the year, and what an incredible year it has been already, thanks to amazing support, such as yours! In the last quarter, you may have seen HeroRAT Ronin in the news when we... Read the full report ›

It's time for your HeroTREEs update!

By Emma Mortiboy | Public Fundraising

Welcome to your impact report for HeroTREEs, where your money goes directly towards planting trees and transforming the community farming practices in Tanzania. Farmer Tree Planting In the first... Read the full report ›

Your Latest HeroDOGs Update!

By Emma Mortiboy | Public Fundraising

Hello and welcome to your latest update on APOPO’s HeroDOGs!  We are delighted to share that the HeroDOGs and deminers have officially been deployed in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, where they are... Read the full report ›
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