The Organization is autonomous, non-profit-making, non-partisan, and a body corporate capable of carrying out research, education, advocacy and when necessary, legal action. The Tanzania Heritage Foundation (THF) works with all willing parties to build a better future, by understanding and learning from our past and applying proven methods to preserve our special culture – threatened by globalization -- and protect our sensitive natural resources. The THF establishes an inventory of threatened heritage resources, including important natural areas and historic places and structures that helped shape the nation’s identity.