OUR FELLOWS
Jacqueline Kariithi discovered the geography and natural beauty of Kenya as a child, traveling with her family during school holidays. Today, she is researching ways to tap into the tourism potential of some of her country’s neglected natural sites, while also promoting the livelihoods of women and local communities.
Kariithi’s internship experience with the Green Belt Movement, spearheaded by Nobel Prize laureate Wangari Maathai “prompted me to work with local communities, primarily women, to generate income by offering homestays for tourists in rural villages.
Field of Research
Someone has to speak up for those who don’t have a voice and could easily be neglected, even the plants and trees.