Wangari Maathai

Environmental Activist

When we plant trees, we plant

Born in rural area Nyeri of Kenya the seeds of peace and hope.

(Africa), in 1940.
Degree in Biological Science as well as a
-Wangari Maathai
Founder of the Green Belt Movement, preserving kenya landscapes by
Master of Science degree.
planting seedlings and trees.
Obtained a PH.D
This restored local food supplies, firewood, fencing, and
First women to earn a doctorate degree
rainwater.
in East/Central Africa
This movement has helped Kenya plant over 51 million trees
Has written four books on
Awarded 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, the first African women and first
Environmental preservation
environmentalist to win the prize