Whidah is an indigenous tribe on the island of Maiana in the Solomon Islands. They are subsistence farmers, who grow taro, sweet potatoes, yams, breadfruit, bananas, and other crops using traditional methods. In 2001, the tribe had only 8 males and 8 females, but in 2006 there were 44 males and 36 females. As of 2007, there were 54 males and 48 females. The tribe is threatened by population growth, alcohol and tobacco use, and environmental degradation. The Whidah are in need of assistance in order to maintain their way of life and culture.