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“It gradually became clear that the Green Belt Movement's work with communities to repair the degraded environment could not be done effectively without participants embracing a set of core spiritual values.”

Quote by Wangari Maathai

Book:Replenishing the Earth: Spiritual Values for Healing Ourselves and the World

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Replenishing the Earth: Spiritual Values for Healing Ourselves and the World

Replenishing the Earth delves into the intersection of spirituality and healing, offering insights on how spiritual practices can contribute to individual well-being and environmental sustainability. more

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Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan political activist and environmentalist who became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Born on April 1, 1940, and passing away on September 25, 2011, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, a grassroots organization dedicated to environmental conservation and women's rights. more

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