The more she learnt, the more she realised that she loved the people of Kenya. She wanted them to be happy and free.

The more she learnt, the more she remembered her African home.

When she had finished her studies, she returned to Kenya. But her country had changed. Huge farms stretched across the land.

Women had no wood to make cooking fires. The people were poor and the children were hungry.

Wangari knew what to do. She taught the women how to plant trees from seeds.

The women sold the trees and used the money to look after their families.

The women were very happy. Wangari had helped them to feel powerful and strong.