ABOUT US
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a Cameroon community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization with Head Office in Buea, South Region of Cameroon in the Central Africa Region. The organization is dedicated to building a greener, safer and more sustainable planet for wildlife and humanity to thrive.
Voice of Nature (VoNat) was founded in 2019 by a group of young conservationists and community leaders who wanted to leverage their diverse skills, experience and passion for solutions to conservation and sustainable development challenges in their communities, while engaging other young people and communities to do same. The idea was that through this, a sustainable and healthy planet will be created for all to enjoy and also hand to the next generation. On September 30, 2020, VoNat was authorised by the Cameroon Ministry of Territorial Administration following registration No.1125/G.37/C84/VOL.I/SASC to operate as an apolitical, non-denominational and non-profit organization. Since inception, VoNat has remained steadfast and resolute in its strive to deter biodiversity depletion, build community resilience to climate change and restore important and degraded landscapes in Cameroon.
Vision
VoNat envisions a planet where every individual intentionally treats nature with love and respect, understanding that their existence and that of generations is dependent on the environment.
Mission
Building a greener, safer and more sustainable planet for wildlife and humanity to thrive.
objectives
- To deter biodiversity depletion and bring back endangered great apes, amphibians, elephants, birds and trees from the brink of extinction
- To restore important but degraded landscapes (forest, wetlands & mountains) and their ecosystems functions, while improving community livelihoods
- To build community resilience to climate change and climate impacts, and enhance their adaptive capacity.
Our Core Values
Trustworthy
We are committed to upholding honesty and reliability in all our dealings, ensuring that we say what we mean, mean what we say and match our every words with exact actions.
Solution-driven
We take responsibility for our actions, think and weave in pragmatic solutions to any challenge in our strive to protect the environment, create a healthy planet for all and save lives.
Collaboration
We value the skills and knowledge in everyone, with a deep conviction that collective actions, mutual respect and innovation are the hallmark of any meaningful impact, and a sustainable future for planet earth.
Research
We contribute to informing community-based and science-based management of natural resources via operational research
Our Programmes
Our Programmes are created to proffer solutions to urgent conservation & environmental challenges and to bolster support for forest communities. They are born out of the gaps we identify in conservation & environmental actions thanks to our presence in the field and relationship with local communities.
Species Conservation
Deterring biodiversity depletion and bringing back endangered great apes, amphibians, elephants, birds and trees from the brink of extinction
Landscapes Restoration
Restoring important but degraded landscapes, watersheds, wetlands, forests and their ecosystems functions, while improving community livelihoods.
Climate Action
Building community resilience to climate change and climate impacts; reducing vulnerability and enhancing adaptive capacity.
Our Approach
Impact
Updates
The Executive Director of Voice of Nature (VoNat), Ndimuh B. Shancho, and its Goliath Frog/Amphibians Conservation Initiative recently featured on the National Geographic Kids “Explorer of the Month” Magazine. According to the Deputy Digital Editor of the Magazine, Annabel Lever, “The goal of these features is to inspire young readers through connecting them with real-life scientists, artists, changemakers and more”. Read More
Climate change continues to destabilize lives and livelihoods in Cameroon, with children bearing the greatest brunt. A lot of these climate impacts remain unreported or under-reported. Voice of Nature (VoNat) and its partner, Meg Wah (My Earth), recently engaged kids and youths in recording climate impacts in Douala-Cameroon. This was within the framework of their annual climate advocacy programme dubbed EcoKids funded by Earth Rising Foundation. Read More
A Cameroon-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization, Voice of Nature (VoNat), has established a 1000-capacity tree nursery in Buea-Cameroon, marking a significant milestone in its urban landscape restoration and climate action. The tree nursery is located at the Government Primary School Ndongo, Buea. It has indigenous fruit trees including sour sop (Annona muricate), Pawpaw (Carica papaya), mango (Mangifera Indica) and avocado (Persea americano). There are also ornamental and medicinal/timber species like….Read More
Students who interned at Voice of Nature (VoNat) during the long-term holiday have attested gaining new skills and experience that will contribute to their career growth both now and in the long run. The interns testified, September 24, 2024, during a send forth event at VoNat Head Office in Buea-Cameroon. Kang Brital Ebude from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the University of Buea interned at Communications Assistant from July 10 to August 9, 2024. She attested acquiring both journalistic and other related skills during her stay at VoNat. Read More
The Executive Director ( ED) of Voice of Nature (VoNat), Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho, recently participated at the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference that brought together over 700 world environmental leaders, leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youths and policymakers at the CIFOR-ICRAF Head Quarter in Nairobi-Kenya. The 1-day international conference, September 17, 2024 took place under the theme: “Greening The African Horizon”. Read More
Planting trees is very crucial in this era of climate change and land degradation but ensuring the survival of planted trees is even more paramount. Cameroon-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization, Voice of Nature (VoNat), is engaged in a monitoring and protection programme to enhance the survival rate of trees planted mitigate climate change and its impacts as well as restore the depleted urban landscape of Buea in South West Cameroon. Read More
A group of kids and youths taking part in the Voice of Nature (VoNat) and Meg Wah (My Earth)’s EcoKids Programme in Douala-Cameroon, were recently engaged in a community-wide education & sensitization to help communities better adapt their lives and livelihoods to climate change and its impacts. Using a talk-show and micro-radio programme, the youngsters raised fresh consciousness on floods management, waste management, mangroves conservation and climate smart agriculture amongst others. Read More
Voice of Nature Species Conservation Programme Coordinator, Kihkishiy Delphine, is The Green Institute ‘s 2024 Green Fellow! The VoNat Conservation Programme Lead was selected recently alongside other young people. Read More
“I will plant these trees in my compound here in Bokova so that my children and grandchildren will harvest and use for furniture, fuelwood and medication when they grow up. They will not have to go deep into the forest in search of them like us,” Pa. Dede Matthew, a resident of Bokova in the Mount Cameroon Area said shortly after receiving some indigenous threatened tree species from Voice of Nature (VoNat). Read More
Partners & Donors
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Thank you for your interest in VoNat. Please follow the link below to read more about our volunteering and youth mentorship opportunity and apply: https://vonat.org/volunteering-and-youth-mentorship/
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