This woman planted thousands of trees and changed the face of an entire continent
Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement began by addressing rural Kenyan women's practical needs for firewood and water, leading to widespread tree planting. This grassroots initiative evolved into a powerful force for environmental restoration, community empowerment, and the fight for human rights, ultimately earning Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize.
Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement began by addressing rural Kenyan women's practical needs for firewood and water, leading to widespread tree planting. This grassroots initiative evolved into a powerful force for environmental restoration, community empowerment, and the fight for human rights, ultimately earning Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize.
