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1940 - 2011 / Kenya

Wangari Maathai

The Woman Who Planted a Forest

When trees began disappearing in Kenya, one woman decided to fight back by planting new ones. Wangari Maathai showed the world that planting trees could protect people, the land, and freedom.

Wangari Maathai

When trees began disappearing in Kenya, one woman decided to fight back by planting new ones. Wangari Maathai showed the world that planting trees could protect people, the land, and freedom.

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01A Girl Who Loved Trees3 min
02Planting Hope3 min
03Trees for Peace3 min

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