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Wangarĩ Maathai (/ w æ n ˈ ɡ ɑː r i m ɑː ˈ ð aɪ /; 1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, [2] [3] an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights.
Nobel peace laureate Wangari Maathai dies in Nairobi Prof Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureate and conservation heroine, has died in Nairobi after a long battle with cancer. The environmentalist and politician died at the Nairobi Hospital at around 10pm on Sunday, officials at her Greenbelt Movement organisation told Nation.co.ke.
Wangari Maathai, 71, Kenyan environmental activist, MP and Nobel Peace Prize winner, cancer. [271] Helen Reichert, 109, American talk show personality and New York University professor. [272] Ali St. Louis, 52, Trinidadian Olympic athlete, traffic accident. [273]
1977: The Green Belt Movement was founded by Wangari Maathai in association with the National Council of Women of Kenya. 1980s: The Green Belt Movement established more than 600 tree nurseries who were installed by women throughout Kenya (2,500 – 3,000 women assisting).
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Since 2016, Mathai has served as chairperson of the Wangari Maathai Foundation. [7] [26] [27] The foundation looks to advance the legacy of Wangari Maathai by promoting a culture of purpose with young people serving as leaders. When asked of her work with the foundation, Mathai responded: "I am not living in my mother's shadow, I am basking in ...
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