Introduction: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is a global conservation organization that was founded in 1961, and has grown to become one of the world’s largest, experienced and independent conservation organizations, with about 5 million supporters and a global network active in nearly 100 countries. WWF’s Mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which human’s live in harmony with nature..

Tanzania Country Office: WWF Tanzania has a long history of conserving and protecting the natural resources in Tanzania. From wildlife, marine, forests, fresh water to some of the most endangered species in the world. Through working collaboratively with different stakeholders and partners both within and outside the country WWF has made a significant contribution to improve management and protection of natural resources and biodiversity statuses in different areas in Tanzania..

WWF Tanzania Programme Office was formally established in Tanzania in 1990 and operates under the auspices of a formal Agreement with the Tanzanian Government. As of July 2009, WWF in Tanzania changed its status from a Programme Office to a Country Office.

WWF Tanzania envisions that By 2030, Tanzania’s outstanding and globally significant natural Wealth and biodiversity are sustained, and support equitable and gender-sensitive local livelihoods and national economic development for present and future generations.