She helped plant over 50 million trees across Africa—but her greatest legacy was planting hope, courage, and freedom in the hearts of her people. 🌿✨
Wangari Maathai (1940–2011) was a Kenyan environmental warrior, human rights defender, and the founder of the Green Belt Movement (1977), which empowered thousands of women through environmental restoration and community work.
In 2004, she made history as the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace.
