OUR MISSION

Protect people and the planet with innovative solutions using trained rats and other scent detection animals.

CORE VALUES

QUALITY
Demonstrating and promoting high standards in research, design, training and implementation of scent detection animals’ technology.

INNOVATION
Pioneering creative research and innovative solutions within a participatory learning culture.

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Developing skills, creating jobs, improving socio-economic and environmental conditions, releasing land for development, and combating public health issues.

DIVERSITY
Embracing diversity in all facets of the organization with respect to age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical abilities, nationality or ethnicity.

SOLIDARITY
APOPO commits itself to the common good and shares responsibility toward the protection of the people, communities and the planet.

STRATEGIC GOALS

APOPO saves lives through the deployment of scent detection animals:

Deploying cost-efficient mine action solutions in affected countries

Accelerate tuberculosis control in high burden countries

Research and develop innovative applications for scent detection animals