New Year, new day, new goals 💪 #RescueRATs gearing up to search for people in our mock debris site, getting ready to sniff out hidden survivors in collapsed buildings. Every search preparing them for the real thing. Have a great year everyone! #SearchAndRescue #ScentDetection #HeroRATs #APOPO

It's a wrap! As the final day of the year unfolds, we want to express our heartfelt THANK YOU. 🙏 Your support and generosity are the driving forces behind our work, and it's thanks to you that this year has been a resilient one, despite its challenges. ✨ Happy New Year! 🎇

#tuberculosis (TB) is airborne, preventable and curable. Yet every day TB claims thousands of lives and pushes people into poverty. At #APOPO, with the help of our #HeroRATs, we diagnose 48% more patients for partner clinics who then receive life-saving treatment. #SDG3 #EndTB

This festive season, we want to thank you for your incredible support throughout 2025. Your generosity continues to transform futures and make a difference in communities around the world. Warmest wishes for the festive season! 🎄💫 #APOPO #Gratitude #together #HappyHolidays

In #MineAction, colors save lives: 🔴 Red = danger / uncleared land ⚪ White = cleared & safe 🟡 Yellow = landmines found & destroyed 🔵 Blue = deminer lane start & finish Standardized by International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) to protect people. #APOPO #SafetyFirst

Every yellow-tipped marker represents a danger that once lay hidden just beneath the surface, it marks the exact spot where a #landmine was found and later destroyed. We're grateful to players of UK People's Postcode Lottery helping enable our life-saving work. #APOPO #demining #SavingLives

The first ever RATATHON for the @herorats.bsky.social was a huge success - if you missed out participating, there will be more in the future! 🐀 Erin at APOPO made this special thank you video for everyone who donated & participated. The end has a cute surprise...THANK YOU HERO RAT HELPERS!

#APOPO Mine Action Angola has concluded its 2025 operations with the safe demolition of 700+ explosive ordnance items, building safer futures. Thank you to the Government of Japan for making this work possible. #StopMines #LandmineFree #MineFreeWorld

The RATATHON has concluded! After 10 days, the hero rat helpers have helped raise $26,669.42 in donations. This will help save so many lives - THANK YOU for helping @herorats.bsky.social !! 🐀❤️

Our gratitude to everyone who donated of their funds or their time & talent to the APOPO Ratathon. Your support goes directly into the work to restore peace & safety to lives impacted by landmines & untreated tuberculosis. Thank you everyone for making an impact.

MAG, in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, recently welcomed Peter Wagner, head of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, & Katarina Mathernova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine, to our operations in Mykolaiv, where they met with demining dog teams on the ground. ➡️ buff.ly/s0rtEc9

Hi! I'm not streaming for @herorats.bsky.social ratathon, but please find your local streamer who is participating and send them love Hero rats are incredibly important for saving lives and it would mean the world to me if people could support! WE LOVE RATS

Not everyone loves rats — until they discover ours. Gentle, intelligent, and trained to save lives, APOPO’s HeroRATs use their sense of smell to find landmines and detect TB. When you see what they do, it’s hard not to love them. #APOPO #HeroRATs #ScienceForGood #ratsareawesome

It's only Day 3 out of 10 and the hero rat helpers have already raised $8K for @herorats.bsky.social !!!! Amazing job all around everyone! Want to know how to contribute or find who is live fundraising? Visit www.ratathon.com !

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, #GlobalGiving is also offering a $500,000 incentive fund, where your donation will get matched and make more impact: bit.ly/4paM0mu Let's help create a better world together. 💙 #unleashgenerosity #APOPO #HeroRATs

All handlers follow guidelines for safe, proper rat handling. Rats need to feel secure, so they’re lifted with full body support and held close with steady footing. #HeroRATs respond best to confident, calm handlers. #APOPO #socialization #africangiantpouchedrats #cricetomys

The new Global TB Report is out. TB still kills 1.23M people a year, yet early detection is saving more lives than ever. APOPO remains committed to finding the people who are missed. Full report: bit.ly/441XKiA #CloseTheGap #SDG3 #APOPO #tuberculosis 📷 James Oatway

Congratulations to Ibro & the latest TSD-MDD dog handlers in #Ukraine for completing a 3-month training course. Our life-saving work is made possible with support from @undp.org of Ukraine the Swiss Government & partner @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social #APOPO #MineAction #DogHandlers #SavingLives

Not all innovation needs machines. At APOPO, simple, low-tech solutions — like training HeroRATs to detect landmines & TB — are saving lives every day. #APOPO #HeroRATs #Innovation #LowTech

❗️🐀CALLING ALL STREAMERS & RAT FANS!!🐀❗️ YOU ARE INVITED TO SUPPORT LITERAL HERO RATS FOR THIS CHARITY EVENT! PLEASE COME JOIN US! 🐀 #rats #charity #apopo #streamers

APOPO’s HeroDOGs are trained with patience, praise, and play — and they work safely. They’re never put in danger: trained to detect explosives from a safe distance, then rewarded with toys, rest, and care from their handlers. #HeroDOGs #APOPO #MineAction #AnimalWelfare

Update from APOPO Tanzania: Due to unrest in parts of Tanzania, our teams are staying safely at home. All staff and animals are safe, and our HeroRATs are being well cared for. 💛 Thank you for your concern and support. #APOPO #HeroRATs #Tanzania #SafetyFirst

APOPO uses #clickertraining to teach #HeroRATs to associate the “click” sound with a food reward. This motivates them to perform tasks like detecting target scents. Their favorite treat? Mashed banana and avocado! 🐀🍌🥑 #positivereinforcement #scentdetection #animalheroes #remy

"After the land was cleared of #landmines, I no longer felt scared to work in the fields. I don’t worry anymore. The training helped me grow more." bit.ly/4aqLhag Salem's recovery was made possible by generous support from The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

At APOPO, heroes come in all sizes — some are rats! Our #HeroRATs use their incredible sense of smell to detect landmines and tuberculosis, keeping communities safe. Discover how these little heroes make a big impact → bit.ly/43rwNEH #APOPO #AnimalHeroes #SavingLives

Brick wall training helps our #HeroDOGs sharpen their sniffing precision and focus. The dogs search cavities in a brick wall that contain different scents and indicate the target odor by sitting and pointing their nose. This builds confidence and consistency. #APOPO #CanineHeroes

Wearing protective gear is essential for #APOPO deminers clearing dangerous explosives — from reinforced helmets and full-face visors to body armor reaching the thighs. They start at sunrise to work in the cool, resting often to stay focused. #deminers #minedetection #savinglives

At #APOPO, women are leading change, training animals that save lives and protect communities from hidden dangers. We’re proud to be part of GlobalGiving’s Gender Justice Storytelling Festival. #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #PoweredByWomen #GiveToWomenAndGirls @globalgiving.bsky.social

#APOPO recently joined UNDP and @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social for a field visit with Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SESU) to demonstrate how Technical Survey Dogs can support faster, safer #demining operations. 🇺🇦 Learn more: bit.ly/435CCHH #MineAction #Ukraine #HeroDOGs #SavingLives

Little heroes like Harris are learning to make a big impact in the fight against wildlife trafficking, using their super noses to detect illegal wildlife products. #APOPO #RatsToTheRescue #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectBiodiversity #HeroRATs

Every year, millions of #tuberculosis cases go undiagnosed. APOPO’s #HeroRATs use their powerful sense of smell to detect TB faster, cheaper, and more effectively—while creating local jobs. More cases found. More lives saved. 💙 #EndTB #TBDetection #GlobalHealth

In #Tanzania, Devota and her family farm just one acre of land. Through APOPO’s Agroforestry training, she has learned new ways to care for her soil, plant trees, and diversify her crops. Read her story: bit.ly/4o0kXt1 #HeroTREEs #Sustainability #APOPO #CommunityImpact

From legacy giving and corporate partnerships to payroll donations and crypto or stock contributions, your support helps us continue our life-saving work with detection animals. Tax-effective ways to give: bit.ly/45rla2k #APOPO #TaxEffectiveGiving #CharityWithImpact

The Government of #Japan has committed US$265,410 to support #APOPO's Mine Action program in Cuanza Sul Province of #Angola 🇦🇴 over the next year. This strengthens our ability to clear mines, educate communities, and help people reclaim land. bit.ly/3Isvy0D #MineFree

#APOPO is leading the world’s first Development Impact Bond for Mine Action with CIRD & UK FCDO transforming former minefields into rice fields. We held our first #SyntropicAgroforestry training in #Cambodia, building #ClimateResilience + linking our work in Tanzania.

Since late 2024, HeroRAT Tamasha has screened 13,000+ samples with 89% accuracy, helping identify 143 new TB patients — 115 this year alone! Each case means a life saved and a family protected. #HeroRATs #EndTB #GlobalHealth #APOPO #TuberculosisDetection

At #APOPO, we believe science should be for everyone. Proud that our work has been published in @sj4k.bsky.social ! It adapts our research into a format that teachers and kids can explore in classrooms: bit.ly/45WP0ur #APOPO #tuberculosis #ScienceForKids #SavingLives

#APOPO is hiring! Join us to explore how gaming can drive real-world change. Help connect with partners, create collaborations (charity streams, in-game events, sponsorships), and grow our presence in the gaming world. apopo.org/gaming-partn... #GamingForGood #SocialImpact

Just €9 / $9 provides a whole heap of bananas to fuel our little heroes! apopo.org/herogifts/ba... #HeroRATs #rats #clickertraining #positivereinforcement #tinybutmighty

#HeroRATs are African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei). They weigh between 1 - 1.5 kg (2.2 – 3.3 lbs). We weigh them every morning before training to make sure they are growing well, are fit & healthy. bit.ly/3BEEE2L #APOPO #workingrats #animalwelfare #health

Wear hope. For a limited time – up to 40% off! ✨ Support APOPO’s life-saving mission. Every t-shirt sold helps train our #animals to detect landmines and protect communities. Shop these clearance items in our US store now: shop.apopo.org/last-chance-... #HeroRATs #APOPO #WearToCare #SaveLives

#APOPO is committed to using our expertise to help solve some of the world's most dangerous challenges, such as quickly removing landmines hidden decades ago, and returning safe land to local communities. #MineAction #ScentDetection #MineFreeWorld #HeroRATs#HeroDOGs #SavingLives

Thank you to all who've reached out in concern & solidarity. Due to escalating conflict near the Cambodia–Thailand border, #APOPO has suspended operations in the area & safely evacuated all staff + animals for now. Our thoughts are with the communities affected by this conflict.

A huge shoutout to long-time supporter Elle, who raised awareness and £385 for #APOPO at Bury St Edmunds market! 💛 Vintage treasures, great chats, and lots of love for our #HeroRATs and #HeroDOGs — thank you, Elle! #FundraisingHero #SupporterSpotlight #EveryActionCounts

May your coffee be strong and your Monday as productive as our #HeroRATs! Here's to starting the week with purpose and positivity. ☕🐭 #MondayMotivation #AfricanGiantPouchedRats #PositiveVibes #APOPO

The Search and Rescue program at #APOPO reached a big milestone this week- successfully relocating 6 #RescueRATs from Tanzania to Turkey 🎉 All rats arrived happy and healthy, thanks to the combined efforts of the APOPO teams and our Turkish partner, GEA. #HeroRATs

Decades after conflict, #landmines still threaten lives and livelihoods in #Cambodia. Through the Minefields to Rice Fields project, #APOPO with support from the FCDO Gov UK are helping farming families like Sokken’s build thriving livelihoods: bit.ly/43MeFWP

Still need a gift for your father figure? #APOPO has something meaningful for you to offer: "Adopt a HeroRAT" in his name. He’ll be introduced to his brave new companion with a welcome pack and adoption certificate plus monthly updates: bit.ly/3SUDQjE #HeroRATs

#Tuberculosis is a deadly airborne disease that mainly affects the lungs. Without treatment, it can be fatal. Persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss—know the signs. Learn how #APOPO helps: bit.ly/3BhusO5 #LeaveNoOneBehind #EndTB #SDG3 #PublicHealth

Have you read our latest Annual Report yet? Step into our 2024 journey — a reflection on a year of resilience, innovation, and growth. ✨ Download and read it now: bit.ly/4kSTE2j #APOPO #HeroRATs #HeroDOGs #RescueRATs #SmugRATs #HeroTREEs #ImpactReport