Kenyan environmentalist, scientist and politician who founded the Green Belt Movement and received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.
What did Wangari Maathai actually say?
“Tree planting became a natural choice to address some of the initial basic needs identified by women.”[1]
Context. Nobel Peace Prize lecture Follow the source link for the full statement.
“Therefore, the tree became a symbol for the democratic struggle in Kenya.”[1]
Context. Nobel Peace Prize lecture Follow the source link for the full statement.
“there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness”[1]
Context. Nobel Peace Prize lecture Follow the source link for the full statement.
“By so doing, they plant seeds of peace.”[1]
Context. Nobel Peace Prize lecture Follow the source link for the full statement.
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