ABOUT US
Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a Cameroon community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization dedicated to building a greener, safer, and more sustainable planet where wildlife and people thrive together. Established in 2019 and formally registered with the Cameroon Ministry of Territorial Administration, under registration No.1125/G.37/C84/VOL.I/SASC, VoNat works at the intersection of species conservation, climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and community empowerment. We are also an official partner of the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF), working collaboratively to advance national conservation priorities and strengthen on-the-ground conservation of biodiversity.
Headquartered in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon, in the Central African subregion, we combine field research, participatory mapping, ecological monitoring, and community training to ensure that conservation and restoration efforts are locally led and lasting. Guided by values of integrity, inclusiveness, transparency, and respect for nature, VoNat believes that healthy ecosystems and thriving communities go hand in hand.
VoNat’s core programs, including species conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate action, environmental journalism & storytelling and youth mentorship, create lasting impact through community engagement, research-informed practices, and solutions-driven action. What makes us unique is our commitment to empowering local people as stewards of their environment, ensuring that conservation not only protects wildlife but also strengthens food security, reduces poverty, and builds resilience for future generations.
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 conserve endangered amphibians, primates, elephants and their habitats by preventing further depletion and supporting their recovery 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
- To raise awareness about environmental issues, while promoting sustainable & responsible natural resource management
- To groom young graduates into refined professionals, while providing passionate environmental advocates the opportunity to contribute to building a greener, safer and more sustainable planet
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, fishes 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, and enhancing their adaptive capacity
Environmental Journalism & Storytelling
Raising awareness about environmental issues while promoting sustainable & responsible natural resource management
Volunteering & Youth Mentorship
Grooming young graduates into refined professionals while providing passionate environmental advocates the opportunity to contribute to building a greener, safer and more sustainable planet
Latest Updates
Cameroon-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development non-profit organization Voice of Nature (VoNat) has officially moved its Head Office from Press Hostel Junction, Malingo Street, Molyko-Buea to a new and more spacious location at Sun City (Old Timers), Upper Bokova in Buea, at the foot of Mount Cameroon, South West Region of Cameroon. The relocation, which took effect recently, is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide a secure, serene, and productive working environment for its growing team of staff, volunteers, and mentees. Read More
Deep within the fast-flowing forest rivers of Cameroon’s Littoral Region lives an extraordinary amphibian, the goliath frog (Conraua goliath), the largest frog species on Earth. Weighing up to six kilograms and stretching more than 30 centimeters long, it has long symbolized strength, abundance, and cultural identity for communities around Mount Nlonako and Mount Manengouba. Today, however, this remarkable species is quietly disappearing from the rivers into cooking fires. Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) has officially launched its 2026 Conservation and Climate Education Programme, beginning with an outreach event at Government High School Buea Rural on January 21, 2026. The initiative marks the start of a new year of environmental learning aimed at empowering young people to become active stewards of nature. Read More
As the world marked UNESCO’s World Radio Day, conservation groups in Cameroon emphasized the vital role of radio in tackling what scientists call the triple planetary crisis; climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. For the Voice of Nature (VoNat), radio has become a powerful tool for reaching communities, strengthening environmentalawareness, and mobilizing grassroots action across multiple regions of the country. Read More
In celebration of World Wetlands Day 2026 , observed on 2 February under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” Voice of Nature (VoNat) brought environmental education to the heart of Ndongo, inspiring young learners to appreciate and protect these vital ecosystems. Along the banks of the Ndongo River , VoNat engaged students from Priase Baptist Academy in hands-on activities designed to show how wetlands support biodiversity and community wellbeing. Through guided river walks, Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) has facilitated a participatory workshop bringing together over 30 traditional leaders, community members, and mangrove harvesters to identify local solutions for conserving the Tiko Mangroves. The session, which took place at the Motombolombo Traditional Council Hall, is part VoNat’s Mangroves Conservation Initiative supported by the Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) to strengthen community-led stewardship of mangrove ecosystems in Cameroon’s coastal zone. Read More
Reflecting on 2025, Voice of Nature (VoNat) is proud of a year defined by impact, collaboration, and innovation. From degraded mountains to threatened wetlands, our work reinforced a simple truth: protecting nature protects communities, livelihoods, and the future. Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) has been featured in the December 2025 issue of FrogLog, the flagship publication of the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group, with an article titled “Empowering the Next Generation to Conserve the World’s Largest Frog.” FrogLog is recognized worldwide as the amphibian conservation community’s leading news source, publishing research findings, conservation actions, and field stories from scientists and practitioners across the globe. The inclusion of VoNat’s work highlights growing international interest in community-driven and youth-centered amphibians conservation approaches in Cameroon. Read More
Voice of Nature (VoNat) has facilitated a participatory workshop bringing together over 30 traditional leaders, community members, and mangrove harvesters to identify local solutions for conserving the Tiko Mangroves. The session, which took place at the Motombolombo Traditional Council Hall, is part VoNat’s Mangroves Conservation Initiative supported by the Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) to strengthen community-led stewardship of mangrove ecosystems in Cameroon’s coastal zone. 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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