Founded in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai, the Green Belt Movement (GBM) has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya. GBM works at the grassroots, national, and international levels to promote environmental conservation; to build climate resilience and empower communities, especially women and girls; to foster democratic space and sustainable ...

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) is an environmental organization that empowers communities, particularly women, to conserve the environment and improve livelihoods.

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has four main areas of activity— Tree Planting and Water Harvesting, Climate Change, Mainstream Advocacy, Gender Livelihood and Advocacy. Each area of work builds on and informs the others.

Wangari Maathai was the founder of the Green Belt Movement and the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. She authored four books: The Green Belt Movement; Unbowed: A Memoir; The Challenge for Africa; and Replenishing the Earth.

Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) was the founder of the Green Belt Movement and the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. She authored four books: The Green Belt Movement; Unbowed: A Memoir; The Challenge for Africa; and Replenishing the Earth.

Over the years, GBM and our founder, Professor Wangari Maathai, became internationally known for our advocacy campaigns to preserve public land and forests including Uhuru Park, Karura Forest, and Jeevanjee Gardens.

This step-by-step guide includes a variety of activities, tips and resources—serious and fun—ideal for everyone. Learn more about the work of Professor Wangari Maathai, discover the trees in your own neighbourhood and connect with other passionate and dedicated Green Belt Movement supporters! Become an International Action Partner

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) was founded by Professor Wangari Maathai in 1977 under the auspices of the National Council of Women of Kenya (NCWK) to respond to the needs of rural Kenyan women who reported that their streams were drying up, their food supply was less secure, and they had to walk further and further to get firewood for fuel and ...

The ongoing support of individuals, like you, makes it possible for the Green Belt Movement to continue its core work of planting trees, protecting forests, and empowering communities. Your donation helps to conserve soil and watersheds, to sustain rural community’s livelihoods, and build resilience to climate change.

The ongoing support of individuals, like you, makes it possible for the Green Belt Movement to continue its core work of engaging women in planting trees, protecting critical forests & watersheds, and empowering communities.