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The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Peace Day Challenge

Make a Change for the Planet with the Power of Peace
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Take the Peace Day Challenge!

Every year, the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots youth program celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21. The Peace Day theme for 2020 is ‘Shaping Peace Together.’ You can shape peace through compassion and kindness by participating in our virtual challenge filled with incredible daily activities! Learn more about Day of Peace here.

The Roots & Shoots 2020 Peace Day Challenge helped grow compassion and community through conversations. The 2020 Peace Day Challenge is now over – thank you to the hundreds of participants who made it a success to ‘Shape Peace Together’!

You can do any of the actions from the 2020 challenge and sign up for next year’s below…

 

 

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The next Peace Day Challenge starts September 15, 2021!
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2020 Peace Day Challenge Actions

Action 1

Take the first 1-Click Action as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Do the 1-Click to Be All Kinds of Kind

Action 2

Do Action 2 as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Do MIND-MAPPING to Explore Topics That Matter to YOU

Action 3

Do Action 3 as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Do the SELF DIALOGUE to better understand your perspective and boundaries

Action 4

Do Action 4 as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Hear Many Sides

Action 4 - Part II

Do Part II of Action 4 as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Verify Your Sources

Action 5

Do Action 5 to grow connections & community as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Explore, join, or Create Group

Action 6

Do Action 6 to grow express yourself as a part of the Peace Day Challenge!
Do This 1-Click

Action 6 Part II

Host a thoughtful, respectful, and engaging conversation on an issue you care about!
Use This Edutopia Video to Have a Conversation

Action 7

Celebrate your impact and make a list using this template of things you've learned and accomplished!
Use the List Template

Ready to take action right away? Have a look at some of the following 1-Clicks below and take action now!

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