Apopo

Providing quality detection services for a better world

Sector(s)
Other
Countries Impacted
Angola, Cambodia, Laos, Mozambique, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam
Cumulative Impact
7714
Climate Resilience
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Established
1998
Program Year(s)
2012
Operating Status
Operating
Headquarters
Belgium
good health and well-being
zero hunger
life on land

Description

D!RT utilizes detection rats technology, a vapour detection technology developed by the humanitarian organization APOPO, which saves lives at the BOP by detecting landmines and tuberculosis. Detection Rats Technology, AKA HeroRATs, are trained rats that detect a target odour (i.e. explosives, TB, and tobacco) in samples in an evaluation setup. Detection results are provided as a service to the customer.