Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Environmental Activist.

She was a passionate environmentalist who founded the Green Belt Movement, an organization that encouraged communities, especially women, to plant trees and protect the environment.

She became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 because of her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. Her courage, leadership and commitment to making the world a better place make her an unforgettable role model for all Kenyans.