Erika Vohman

DEFENDING THE PLANET

Erika Vohman is teaching women in Central America the value of their native Maya nut. With training from her Equilibrium Fund, communities have planted more than 800,000 trees for rain forest conservation and food. Story »

• CNN Hero: Erika Vohman
• En español
• The Maya nut revolution
• Erika Vohman on 'Larry King Live'
• Get involved: See Erika Vohman's Web site