The pioneering work of NCRC and the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary has been honored with the 2008 Equator Prize from The Equator Initiative. The initiative is a United Nations-led partnership supporting grassroots efforts in biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. Wechiau received "special recognition" among the 25 award receipients and a $20,000 prize at the October award presentation in Barcelona, Spain.

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