The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) is one International Partners that continues to work with the people of Liberia, especially at the community level so that the locals understand the importance of protecting their forest. WCF Liberia is also leading some transboundary initiatives with Côte d’Ivoire and several national initiatives in collaboration with its national and international conservation and development partners. The person who coordinates all of these activities as Country Director of the organization is Dr. Annika Hillers. She is the proud recipient of the prestigious West Africa Media Network Outstanding Country Director of the year Award for 2019. Annika is a member of the IUCN pygmy hippo and amphibian specialist groups and is coordinating the Law Enforcement and Biomonitoring Sub-Committees of the Liberia national Species Working Group.

Source: Front Page Africa January 08, 2020 23:26 UTC