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Wangari Maathai’s (1991) Green Belt Movement selects new US Director

June 9, 2011

The Green Belt Movement was founded by 1991 Goldman Prize winner Wangari Maathai, who also received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize for her environmental activism in Kenya.

Please join us in congratulating Stephen Mills, formerly the International Programs Director of the Sierra Club, on his new position as the Director of the Green Belt Movement – US Office.

Stephen will be working closely with staff in Nairobi and London on partnerships, policy advocacy, fundraising and educational efforts throughout North America.

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