The Green Belt Movement

The Green Belt Movement has two divisions. Green Belt Movement Kenya and Green Belt Movement International.

Green Belt Movement Kenya
GBM Kenya is a non-profit grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kenya. You can read a general overview of its work, find out about its achievements, survey its partners, study its annual reports, and find a list of its staff experts.

The mission of the Green Belt Movement (GBM) is to mobilize community consciousness for self-determination, equity, improved livelihoods and security, and environmental conservation.

GBM Programs:

• Tree Planting
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Information Technology
• Civic & Environmental Education (CEE)
• Advocacy & Networking
• School Environmental Education (SEE)
• Capacity Building & Income Generating Activities (IGAs)
• Food Security
• Society of Greens
• Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation
• The Langata Learning Center
• Planting with Institutions
• Green Belt Safaris (GBS)

Global Campaigns:

• Plant for the Planet: The Billion Trees Campaign
• Congo Basin Forest Ecosystem
• Mottainai Campaign


Green Belt Movement International
GBM International is a non-profit umbrella organization for GBM Kenya. To read a letter about GBMI from Wangari Maathai, click here.

The mission of the Green Belt Movement International (GBMI) is to empower communities worldwide to protect the environment and to promote good governance and cultures of peace.

GBMI has four goals:


• Goal 1: To strengthen and expand the Green Belt Movement in Kenya
• Goal 2: To share the Green Belt Movement’s program with other countries in Africa and beyond
• Goal 3: To empower Africans, especially women and girls, and nurture their leadership and entrepreneurial skills
• Goal 4: Advocate internationally for the environment, good governance, equity and cultures of peace