The WHWF was founded by actress Stefanie Powers in honor of her lifelong love William Holden, world renowned movie star who privately did groundbreaking conservation work in Kenya long before conservation was a word in people's vocabulary. We offer courses in biodiversity, species conservation and alternatives to habitat destruction for humans and wildlife. Since opening in 1983 our main education center has served nearly 11,000 students annually. We offer education programs, lectures, field trips, camping, practical displays of sustainable farming, cooking, composting, and bio-energy. Courses are designed to serve local populations, both urban and rural. Our rural outreach program serves 7 locations in remote areas of central Kenya, serving an additional 6,000 students and their parents through renovated schools, fully equipped libraries, visits from our lecturers to support government curricula with our emphasis on biodiversity, conservation, environmental protection, and renewable farming techniques.