Wangari Posters and Art Prints
Description: Herstory Portrait: Wangari Maathai (1940 – 2011) was a Kenyan environmental activist. She founded the Green Belt Movement in the 1970s seeking to promote environmental conservation in Kenya and Africa. She became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for “her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.”
Description: This design honors Professor Wangari Maathai — the Kenyan environmentalist, human rights defender, and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Known for founding the Green Belt Movement, she championed sustainability, women’s empowerment, and Pan-African unity. The artwork blends Afrocentric symbolism, nature motifs, and Pan-African colors to celebrate her spirit of resilience and hope. Wear it proudly to stand for climate justice, women’s leadership, and African pride.
