About Green Belt Movement
Green Belt Movement is an environmental organization founded by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai. The organization empowers communities, particularly women, to conserve the environment and improve livelihoods through tree growing and environmental advocacy. Primarily operating in Kenya where it was founded in 1977 to combat environmental degradation through tree-planting and community empowerment initiatives, its work and influence extend globally with an international branch based in the United States. The organization provides training in environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and income-generating activities.