We are thrilled to learn that the future of the education programme is secure for some more years as a result of new funding from Canada’s Government. In February 2025 Canada’s Ministry of International Development announced $9 million funding is to be given to the Wilder Institute over 5 years to support biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods in Ghana’s Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary and Avu Lagoon Community Protected Area.  We understand that the education scholarships for young people in the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary will continue to be funded from this government grant. You can read more here. Our legacy continues.