OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaWangari Maathai was a scientist who was a great friend to our planet! She started a movement to plant millions of trees in Africa. Wangari taught us that planting just one little tree can help change the whole world!
When Wangari noticed that many trees were being cut down and the land was getting dry, she decided to take action. She started a wonderful group called the Green Belt Movement and taught people how to plant tiny seeds to grow new trees! Together, they planted over 51 million trees. Wangari was the very first African woman to win the famous Nobel Peace Prize for her work protecting the environment!
- Wangari Maathai’s Green Belt Movement has planted over 51 million trees in Africa!
- She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Wangari was also the first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctoral degree!
