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APOPO vzw

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 …

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33
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About APOPO vzw

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

Headquarters
Morogoro, Tanzania
Operating in
7 countries

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (7)
Angola Azerbaijan Cambodia Ethiopia Tanzania Türkiye Ukraine

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar animal welfare in Tanzania
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 29

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NiS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show APOPO vzw with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Tanzania - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Tanzania data
  • Its integrity score of 33 is below most of the 8,947 charities in Tanzania GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Tanzania data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

APOPO vzw is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Morogoro, Tanzania, Tanzania. It is registered with the National Information System (NiS). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

APOPO vzw has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Tanzania is 29/100.

APOPO vzw is located in Morogoro, Tanzania, Tanzania. Its registered address is PO Box 3078.

APOPO vzw is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Tanzania.

According to GiveRadar's records, APOPO vzw is registered with the National Information System (NiS) and overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 diversity in all facets of the organization with respect to age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical abilities, nationality or ethnicity. APOPO vzw is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Tanzania.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania, United Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Tanzania

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 6,635
Social Services 1,015
Health 528
Environment 298
Education 251
Arts & Culture 142
Religion 43
Human Services 17
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Most common causes in Tanzania

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Gender Equality 28
Education 26
Children 23
International Development 23
Climate 20
Domestic Violence 19
Hunger 18
Water 17
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about APOPO vzw

What is APOPO vzw?
APOPO vzw is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Morogoro, Tanzania. 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 diversity in all facets of the organization with respect to age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, physical abilities, nationality or ethnicity.
Where is APOPO vzw located?
Headquartered in Morogoro, Tanzania, Tanzania. The charity operates in 7 countries.
Is APOPO vzw trustworthy?
APOPO vzw has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is APOPO vzw's website?
https://www.apopo.org
Are donations to APOPO vzw tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Tanzania under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.