The vision of wangari maathai, the awardwinning film about the kenyan nobel peace prize laureate and creator of the green belt movement, released in 2008, is being rereleased in 12 languages by vermonts marlboro productions. Community classroom is a product of the independent television service with support from the corporation for. Before wangari died, she expressed interest in changing the name of the civic and environmental education. Taking root documents the dramatic confrontations of the 1980s and 1990s and captures maathais infectious determination and unwavering courage. Im embarrassed, but i have no heroes that i know of. Students will recognize that the core of the green belt movements civic action extends beyond environmentalism. The vision of wangari maathai was produced by lisa merton and alan dater. Her work was often considered both unwelcome and subversive in her own. Maathai received the 2004 nobel peace prize for her contributions to sustainable development, democracy, and peace, includ. Professor maathai was internationally acknowledged for her struggle for democracy, human rights, and environmental conservation, received numerous local.
Kenyas green belt movement was founded by maathai who is the first environmentalist and african woman to win the nobel prize. We were asked to make a short film about wangari maathai. Taking root the vision of wangari maathai, the inspirational story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracya movement for which this charismatic.
Wangari maathai wangari maathai 19402011 was a kenyan scholar and environmental activist. The vision of wangari maathai is the story of a woman whose stand for peace and justice was as strong and immovable as the trees she planted. In 1977, maathai suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Some resources appear as pages elsewhere in the site. Be inspired by the life of wangari maathai and find out more about the green belt movements work.
The wangari maathai foundation was established on march 6, 2015 to initiate and support projects that further the values, legacy, vision and commitment of wangari muta maathai and her understanding of the interconnectedness of the environment, democracy and peace. The vision of wangari maathai 2008 the narrative of wangari maathais personal journey of planting trees in kenya during the repressive regime of daniel arap moi in the 1980s. We went to interview her at the yale school of forestry, where she was. This is the first event in the college of forestrys 2020 starker lecture series. Use taking root and the information on these pages to make a difference in your own community and country. Pdf download san francisco, cais it really possible for one person to change the world.
Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into the nationwide green belt movement dedicated to safeguarding the environment, protecting human rights, and defending democracy. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy a movement for which this. Peace and environmental justice taking root sea change radio. The wangari muta maathai house will be the flagship project of the wangari maathai foundation. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy a movement for which this charismatic woman became an. In 2002, a new coalition government was democratically elected, and maathai became a member of the new parliament and assistant minister of the. Wangari maathai taking root is a compelling documentary narrative about the first environmentalist and first african woman to win the nobel peace prize.
Wangari maathai 19402011 was the founder of the green belt movement and the 2004 nobel peace prize laureate. Maathai was a spiritual leader and passionate advocate for womens rights, democracy and the environment in kenya. Raised in the rural highlands of kenya, and educated in the united states during the 1960s civil rights era, nobel peace prize laureate maathai discovered the heart of her lifes work by reconnecting with the rural women with. The vision of wangari maathai, a film by lisa merton and alan dater. Wangari maathai the undeniable power of wangari maathai wangari maathai holding her nobel prize. It is the people who must make their leaders change. Maathai discovered her lifes work by reconnecting with the rural women with whom she had grown up. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide.
In this clip, see how the green belt movement grew from a basic need for water and firewood, and how wangari maathai started it all. The vision of wangari maathai, considers the life work of the first african woman to win the nobel peace prize for her efforts at educating rural women. Wangari maathai, in full wangari muta maathai, born april 1, 1940, nyeri, kenyadied september 25, 2011, nairobi, kenyan politician and environmental activist who was awarded the 2004 nobel prize for peace, becoming the first black african woman to win a nobel prize. The vision of wangari maathai directed by lisa merton and alan dater is about an empowering woman named wangari maathai from kenya who reconnected with her roots to help women from her rural village. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide mo. On being an activist it is the people who must save the environment. The vision of wangari maathai, the awardwinning film about the kenyan nobel peace prize laureate and creator of the green belt movement, released in 2008, is being rereleased. Apr 15, 2009 maathai is touring the us promoting her new book, the challenge for africa, as well as the documentary, taking root. The film is now offered in arabic, bangla, chinese, french, haitian creole. My life campaigning for africa, women, and the environment, lantern books, 2002.
Here are some of the ways you can get involved and be a hummingbird. Taking root is the most comprehensive, indepth film about wangari maathai. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend. In the second half of the show, rheannon and baue speak with the filmmakers, alan dater and lisa merton of marlboro productions. Through tv footage, newspaper headlines, and chilling first person accounts, taking root documents these dramatic confrontations of the 1980s and 1990s and captures maathai s infectious determination and unwavering courage. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide. How does the simple act of planting trees lead to winning the nobel peace prize. The vision of wangari maathai tells the story of kenyas green belt movement, a grassroots organization encouraging rural women and families to plant trees in community groups, and. Through perseverance and widespread grassroots organization, kenyas fight for democracy finally prevailed. She founded the pioneering green belt movement in 1977, which encourages people, particularly women, to plant trees to combat environmental degradation.
Beginnings i was born the third of six children, and the first girl after two sons, on april 1, 1940, in the small village of ihithe in the central highlands of what was then british kenya. The wangari maathai foundation the green belt movement. Everybody that i know or have read about is seriously flawed. Taking root the vision of environmentalist wangari maathai. The vision of wangari maathai taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into the nationwide green belt movement dedicated to safeguarding the environment, protecting human rights, and. With larisa eryomina, njogu kahare, leah kisomo, kinyanjui kiuno. The vision of wangari maathai tells the story of kenyas green belt movement and follows maathai, the movements founder and the first environmentalist and african woman to win the nobel prize. As simple an action as planting a tree can make a difference in the everyday lives of a village. Produced by lisa merton and alan dater in 2008, taking root talks about the personal journey of wangari maathai whose simple ambition of helping women in rural areas earn a living through tree planting became a nationwide movement to protect the environment, human rights and defend democracy. Season 10 episode 19 7m 47s this educational module from the womens empowerment curriculum examines how kenyas history as a colonized nation has. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect. The vision of wangari maathai premieres tuesday, april 14 on independent lens, a weekly series airing on pbs.
Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment. Issues at the intersection of gender and international forestry. Maathai discovered her lifes work by reconnecting with the. Taking root, the vision of wangari matthai oregon state. Anthonys the garden of new orleans mp3 duration 23. As well as having been featured in a number of books, she and the green belt movement were the subject of a documentary film, taking root. May, 2016 dont delude your self by thinking that world leaders and politicians wish to make the world a better place. Taking root tells the story of the late wangari muta maathai, a remarkable and inspiring woman whose efforts to help the women of kenya have had farreaching environmental, social, and political effects. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate. The vision of wangari maathai pays homage to wangari maathai, winner of the 2004 nobel peace prize. She is the third of six children and the first daughter to be born in the family. Wangari muta maathai was born in nyeri, a rural area of kenya africa, in 1940. She was born in the nyeri district of kenya, april 1, 1940.
In the case of wangari maathai, the answer is a resounding yes. The vision of wangari maathai tells the inspiring story of the green belt movement of kenya and its founder wangari maathai, the first environmentalist and first african woman to win the nobel peace prize. The vision of wangari maathai, a film about the kenyan nobel peace prize laureate, is being released in 12 languages online at. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracya movement for which this. Here, lisa merton looks back on making the film in kenya and struggling to capture the sense of divinity and hope projected by the recently deceased nobel laureate. She was featured in a number of books, and along with the green belt movement is the subject of a documentary film, taking root. Through tv footage, newspaper headlines, and chilling firstperson accounts, taking root documents these dramatic confrontations of the 1980s and 1990s and captures maathai s infectious determination and unwavering courage. Taking root follows nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, who died in 2011, in her quest to reclaim her land and her culture through the disarmingly simple act of planting trees. Wangari maathai s holistic approach to environmental stewardship, integrated problem solving, and citizen empowerment is inspiring individuals, communities, schools, colleges, and grassroots organizations around the world to take action. I will do the best i can professor wangari maathai. International edition streaming, downloading and dvds. The vision of wangari maathai, a film by lisa merton and alan dater, tells the inspiring story of the green belt movement of kenya and its unstoppable founder, wangari maathai, who, in 2004, became the first environmentalist and first african woman to win the nobel peace prize.
This video gives an overview of the impact human rights activist and environmentalist wangari maathai had in kenya. In unbowed, wangari maathai offers an inspiring message of hope and prosperity through selfsufficiency. Isbn 159056040x wangari maathai, the canopy of hope. Taking root tells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracya movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic. Taking roottells the dramatic story of kenyan nobel peace prize laureate wangari maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into kenyas greenbelt movement a globally recognized movement for which this.
Wangari maathai april 1, 1940september 25, 2011 wangari muta maathai is a prime example of determination, positive thinking and continued efforts for peace, democracy and sustainable development. Taking root filmmaker remembers wangari maathai womens enews. The vision of wangari maathai is broadcast tonight on pbs. Taking root documents dramatic confrontations and captures maathai s infectious determination and unwavering courage. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Wangari maathai born april 1, 1940 wangari muta is born in nyeri, the capital city of kenyas central province. Hosted by terrence howard, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and. The film taking root tells the story of the green belt movement of kenya and its founder wangari maathai, the first environmentalist and first african woman to win the nobel peace prize. Taking root weaves a compelling and dramatic narrative of one womans personal journey in the context of the turbulent political and environmental history of her country. Sharing the approach and the experience, lantern books, 2003.
Today there are more than 6,000 green belt nurseries throughout kenya that generate income for 150,000 people, and thirtyfive million trees have deeply altered the physical and social landscape of the country. Download our free action guide pdf and learn how you get involved and. Wangari maathai s journey of planting trees in kenya during the repressive regime in the 1980s. Yet with that simple act wangari maathai of kenya started down the path that helped to reclaim her countrys land from a century of deforestation while providing.
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