Wilhelmina Nature (WH Nature) was founded out of a deep concern for the widening gap between communities and the governance of natural resources in Tanzania. Across the country, people living in ecologically important areas face growing environmental pressures yet often lack access to conservation support, inclusive decision-making, or sustainable economic opportunities.

Our organization emerged to address this imbalance and to create a platform where local knowledge and expertise, community leadership, and environmental stewardship could come together. We believe that sustainable development on nature restoration and preservation must be rooted in equity, meaningful participation, and care for both people and the planet.

The inspiration behind our name comes from Wilhelmina, the late grandmother of our founder, Digna Umali Irafay. Her commitment to learning, her love for nature, and her strength as a matriarch continue to guide our values and purpose. Her legacy is a reminder of the critical role that women, elders, and families play in sustaining the wellbeing of land and life.