Cameroon is host to over 56,000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from both English and French speaking regions of the country, playing a crucial role in accompanying the government in the country’s development. One of Cameroon’s leading national daily newspapers, The Guardian Post, in its issues of Monday December 02, 2024, recognized the Executive Director of Voice of Nature (VoNat), Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho and 32 other Anglophone civil society leaders in Cameroon for the tremendous impact they are making fostering nature protection, climate change, democracy, human rights and sustainable development amongst others. https://vonat.org/vonats-ed-re...

For the first time, Otancia Matambe, a secondary school student in Buea, had the opportunity to learn how to nurse a tree seedling. A skill she had only heard from her school mates who had participated in the previous Climate Action Program, of Voice of Nature (VoNat). Intrigued by the stories from her peers, she had longed for another of such sessions to be held again, so she can partake. “This is my first time learning how to nurse a tree seedling. I have learnt how to care for and grow plants. I am happy with what I have learnt here today”. Otancia shared. Read More

On June 15, 2024, a young graduate awaiting his master’s thesis defense at the Department of Geography in the University of Buea-Cameroon, Stanely Kum, applied to join Voice of Nature (VoNat)’s Volunteering and Youth Mentorship Programme. On Tuesday July 2, 2024, he was recruited to serve as VoNat’s Landscape Restoration Coordinator, in consonance with the Organization’s strive to groom the next generation of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development leaders. The youngster, who backed an MSc in Geography shortly after joining the Organization, served the organization up to November 30, 2024. Shortly after leaving VoNat, the former volunteer sent a message to the organization, recognizing its role in helping him land his first job and career as a whole. Read More

Kids and youth are embarking on a hands-on tree planting initiative across many communities in Bonaberi-Douala, Littoral Region of Cameroon to fostering climate adaptation and climate impact mitigation. The ornamental, fruit and medicinal tree species planted in schools, hospitals, churches and other public spaces is part of two micro projects developed and implemented by some 20 kids and youths as part of Voice of Nature (VoNat) and Meg Wah(My Earth)’s annual EcoKids programme. The EcoKids programme, implemented with funds from Earth Rising Foundation, aims to raise young climate ambassadors in Cameroon.  Read More   

Voice of Nature (VoNat) is accompanying Make it Greener NGO in the implementation of the second edition of its Youth Engagement in Environmental Protection (YEEP2) programme in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. The YEEP2 Programme aims to get more young people within the age of 12 and 35 engaged and empowered in environmental protection and initiatives that challenge climate change. The programme runs from December 2024 to April 2025. Read More  

At the bustling fishing site in Dockyard Down Beach-Limbe, South West Cameroon, a curious sight caught the attention of a team of conservationists from a community-based organization in Cameroon, Voice of Nature (VoNat), November 26, 2024. A Porcupine fish, laid abandoned near the fishing boats. While its distinctive features might fascinate many, local fishermen seemed to have no interest in it. Read More  



Dear valued staff, volunteers, partners, interns, collaborators, and friends, thank you for your unwavering support, dedication and partnership through out the year. We wish you a joyous season filled with love, laughter, and time with loved ones. May the new year bring you happiness, health, and fulfillment. 

Our Volunteering & Youth Mentorship Programme provides the opportunity for everyone both nationally and internationally to use their skills, knowledge, experience and resources to contribute to creating a healthy and safer planet for current and future generations, as well as put smiles on the faces of vulnerable children and women in forest communities in Cameroon. Read More and Apply

VoNat depends on donations and grants to proffer solutions to urgent conservation & environmental challenges and to bolster support for forest communities in Cameroon. Donate now to enable us bring back endangered species from the brink of extinction, restore degraded ecosystems and help indigenous communities adapt lives & livelihoods to the changing climate. 

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 for wildlife and humanity to thrive. VoNat was created in 2019 and legalised in 2020, following registration No.1125/G.37/C84/VOL.I/SASC. It is   an apolitical, non-denominational and non-profit organization with Head Office in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.