Be a Hummingbird
“I will be a hummingbird; I will do the best I can” Professor Wangari Maathai”
Be inspired by the life of Wangari Maathai and find out more about the Green Belt Movement’s work. Take part in environmental activities in your own community. Here are some of the ways you can get involved and be a hummingbird
You can watch clips from the ‘Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai’ documentary, download materials such as lesson plans and handouts, and view our ‘Action Guide’ for ideas about what you can do in your own neighbourhood.
Read Professor Maathai’s books
Professor Maathai authored four books:
- The Green Belt Movement: Sharing the Approach and the Experience (2003);
- Unbowed: A Memoir (2003);
- The Challenge for Africa (2010); and
- Replenishing the Earth (2010).
Grow Trees, Grow Hope
Together, we can restore Kenya’s forests, protect our environment, and empower communities. Join the movement that’s turning green dreams into action.