Wangari Maathai, she planted 7 seedlings in her front yard, and recommend other women to do that.
That is the start of the Green Belt Movement. The movement leads women in country to plant seedlings in their barren land.
The green brought changes in their landscape, people's mind and encouraged people do more peaceful things.
Moreover, She gathered women. There, women studied how to react to their husband being violent,
Ki-moon Ban said that "Her passing is a loss for the people of Kenya and the world. She was a globally recognized champion for human rights and women's empowerment. And she was a pioneer in articulating the links between human rights, poverty, environmental protection and security." in a statement on the UN website.
Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize for the sustainable development, democracy and peace.
She showed us the simple and little thing can make a great change over the nation.
Though, she passed away, but her brave, continuous and practicable idea is still inspiring us.
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