12/06/2025
In 1977, Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, inspiring local women to plant millions of trees and restore their environment. Her pioneering efforts went beyond ecology, promoting democracy, social justice, and sustainable development across Kenya. In recognition of her transformative work, Maathai became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, setting a global example of how grassroots activism can change the world. Her legacy continues to empower communities and women worldwide, showing that environmental action and social progress are inseparably linked.