Continue Wangari's legacy - plant seeds of change in your own community
"Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking." — Wangari Maathai
Continue Wangari's work by supporting organizations she founded and inspired
The organization Wangari founded in 1977 continues her vision of environmental conservation and community empowerment through tree planting across Kenya and Africa.
The foundation honors Wangari's legacy by promoting sustainable development, environmental conservation, and democratic governance.
Based at the University of Nairobi, the institute advances research in peace, environmental studies, and sustainable development.
You don't need permission to make a difference. Start today.
Plant indigenous trees in your community. Start with seven trees in your backyard, just like Wangari did in 1977.
Learn about environmental issues and share knowledge with your community.
Make daily choices that protect the environment and inspire others.
Use your voice to demand environmental protection and climate action.
Organize your neighborhood for collective environmental action.
Defend green spaces in your community from development and destruction.
Wangari Maathai started with seven trees in her backyard. That simple act grew into a movement that planted over 51 million trees and inspired environmental activism worldwide.
Your action, no matter how small, matters. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.