Description: (Activist)
Dorothy Mae Stang, SND, was a devoted member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, recognized for her passionate advocacy for the underprivileged and the environment. She dedicated herself to serving in the Amazon Basin, notably in Anapu, Pará, where she bravely confronted loggers and landowners endangering local communities and the rainforest. Stang's unwavering dedication to social justice and environmental conservation positioned her as a leading figure in the struggle for land rights and sustainable progress in the area.