Conserving amphibians, primates, and ecosystems while building climate resilience in Cameroon
ABOUT US
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 2019 and officially registered, dedicated to conserving amphibians, primates, and ecosystems while building climate resilience in Cameroon. Based in Buea, VoNat is an official partner of the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and works closely with local communities to deliver practical, locally led conservation solutions. Our work focuses on conserving amphibians, primates, and other threatened species while restoring forests, wetlands, soil health, and watersheds across Key Biodiversity Areas in Cameroon. Through a combination of research, environmental education, storytelling, community outreach, and hands-on conservation action, we promote ecosystem restoration and climate resilience while supporting sustainable livelihood alternatives. By empowering communities to take an active role in conserving their natural heritage, VoNat contributes to a future where both people and nature thrive together.
Vision
VoNat envisions a world where people value, respect, and actively protect nature, recognizing that healthy ecosystems are essential for present and future generations.
Mission
Building a greener, safer, and more sustainable world where wildlife and people thrive together.
The wellbeing of people and biodiversity in Cameroon is deeply connected to the health of its forests and freshwater ecosystems. Yet, these vital landscapes are increasingly threatened by deforestation, unsustainable land use, pollution, and climate change. At VoNat, we work to conserve biodiversity, especially amphibians and primates, while restoring forests, soil health, wetlands, and watersheds through community-led action. By strengthening ecosystem resilience and supporting sustainable livelihoods, we help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change and endangered species across Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Cameroon.
WHAT WE DO
Species Conservation
Ecosystem Resoration
Research & Education
Species Conservation
Preventing the decline of endangered amphibians and primates and supporting their recovery from the brink of extinction
Ecosystem Restoration
Restoring degraded forests, wetlands, mangroves, soils, and critical habitats to rebuild ecosystem health and accelerate biodiversity recovery
Climate Resilience
Supporting vulnerable communities to adapt their lives and livelihoods to a changing climate
Research & Education
Generating scientific evidence and sharing knowledge to support evidence-based conservation, restoration, and climate action.
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
Latest Updates
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is looking for passionate youth volunteers to join its Amphibians Conservation Program as part of Save The Frogs Day & Amphibian Week 2026 , and help expand efforts to monitor and conserve frog species in the Mount Cameroon area. Register Here
The Executive Director of Voice of Nature (VoNat), Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho , recently participated in a 6-day Amphibian Bioacoustics Workshop and African Amphibian Conservation Community Meeting in Ballito, South Africa. The workshop, organized by Anura Africa from March 23–29, 2026, brought together over 35 researchers, conservation practitioners, and technology specialists from across Africa, providing a dynamic platform for learning, innovation, and collaboration. Read More
Stakeholders within the forestry and conservation sector in Cameroon’s South West Region have called for urgent and accelerated forest restoration efforts, as they convened in Buea to mark the International Day of Forests . The commemorative event, held on March 19, 2026 at Government High School (GHS) Bokwango, brought together government officials, conservation actors, civil society organizations, and students to reflect on the critical role forests play in both environmental sustainability and economic development Read More
Countries around the world marked World Frog Day on March 20, 2026, a day dedicated to raising awareness about frogs, one of the most important yet neglected groups of species, particularly in Cameroon. Despite their critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, frog populations continue to decline at an alarming rate. Across major urban centers such as Douala, Buea, and Yaoundé, rapid urbanization is reshaping natural landscapes. Wetlands are drained, streams diverted, and ponds polluted by plastic waste, untreated sewage, and chemical runoff, destroying vital breeding habitats for amphibians. Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) recently joined the South West Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED-SW) alongside other civil society organizations in a trees planting exercise and community clean-up around the Bwiteva-Bwitingi Water Catchment in Buea, a verital source of drinking water to scores of communities and a habitats to several amphibians species . This was done as part of activities to mark World Water Day t Observed under the 2026 theme, “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) recently conducted an environmental education session with school children in Praise Baptist Academy-Buea, focusing on plastic waste management and its impacts on human health, amphibians, and other wildlife. The session highlighted growing concerns over plastic pollution, which continues to contaminate land, water ecosystems and threaten amphibians species. Read More
Partners & Donors
GREAT INITIATIVE I WILL GLADLY WANT TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Dear Georgiana, thank you for your interest in VoNat and its activities. Please click here to apply and volunteer with us
I’ll like to become a volunteer
Hi Danarice,
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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