Things you SHOULD KNOW about Wangari!
Where and when was Wangari born?
Nyeri Kenya, April 1st, 1940.
Wangari’s husband divorced her for being ”too strong-minded for a woman.”
True!
Wangari Maathai was born on _____,_____ in _____ _____.
Wangari was was born on April 1st, 1940 in Nyeri Kenya.
Why did Wangari win the Nobel Peace Prize?
It was for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
Wangari was in a rich family as a child
False!
Wangari Maathai of Kenya started ___ _________ movement.
Wangari Maathai of Kenya started THE GREENBELT MOVEMENT
When did Wangari found the Green Belt Movement?
Wangari founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977
Village elders placed staffs from the mugumo tree between angry men, and enemies became friends
False!
Wangari Maathai served as an elected Member of __________ in Kenya from 2002 to 2007.
Wangari Maathai served as an elected Member of PARLIAMENT in Kenya from 2002 to 2007.
What happened to Wangari in 2002?
She was elected to parliament, which was a group that made laws in Kenya.
Men held ceremonies under the mugumo and the skies blessed them with simmering rains to slake their thirst and water their farms.
True!
Wangari became an activist ___ ___ ____ of women.
wangari became an activist FOR THE SAKE of women.
What is Wangari MOST famous for?
she remains most famous for her tree planting movement, named the Green Belt movement.
Thayu Nyumba means “Peace, my people”
True!
Maathai calls for the promotion of democratic governance, transparency, and ______________ as essential pillars of environmental sustainability and social justice.
Maathai calls for the promotion of democratic governance, transparency, and ACCOUNTABILITY as essential pillars of environmental sustainability and social justice.