Protecting the natural environment
Tiwai Island
Tiwai Island is a wildlife sanctuary and community-led tourism site, which is run by EFA. The island is home to a population of pygmy hippopotami, over 135 different species of birds and "one of the highest concentration and diversity of primates in the world".
Visit the Tiwai Island site
All revenue from tourism is reinvested in Tiwai Island as well as supporting a Community Development Fund, to help fund programmes within the Tiwai host communities. For more information, visit the Tiwai Island website
