The Green Belt Movement, Rockefeller
Foundation and the Kenya Community Development Foundation have
instituted a scholarship scheme to empower African women between the
ages of 18 and 25.
The initiative known as Wangari Maathai
Scholarship Fund seeks to encourage and promote a youth-led sustainable
development agenda that is grounded in values.
“The scholarship fund will support
young women aged between 18 and 25 years, who have promoted positive
values, demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication in
environmental conservation,” the statement added.
It quoted the Director, International
Affairs at the Green Belt Movement Mrs. Wanjira Mathai, as saying that,
“There is no greater gift than that of a good education. Giving young
women the opportunity to realise their full potential enables them to
transform their lives, that of their families and ultimately the living
standards of their communities.’’
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