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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.

For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…

For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

For Youth

You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.

For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…

For Youth Members

You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

For Educators

Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.

For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

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A global community. Support. Quality curriculum. Professional development. And SO much more. Roots & Shoots provides educators with real tools…

Our Model

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.

Compassionate Traits

Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…

4-Step Formula

Get Inspired, Observe, Take Action and Celebrate: Easy as 1,2,3,4! Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happen for…

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Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!

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Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.

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Projects Joined

WINGIN IT

Each year, over one billion birds die from collisions in the United States, with Chicago alone accounting for many of…
1 member
Operation: Future Engineers

We want to expose more youth to STEM and give them the tools that they need to have the skillset…
1 member
Mile of Smiles Shoe Drive

The shoe industry is a great contributor to the annual amount of waste that ends up in the landfill. As…
1 member
Save the Reefs

As climate change progresses and the ocean temperature rises, more and more coral reefs are dying due to coral bleaching.…
1 member

Projects Created

WINGIN IT

Each year, over one billion birds die from collisions in the United States, with Chicago alone accounting for many of…
1 member
Operation: Future Engineers

We want to expose more youth to STEM and give them the tools that they need to have the skillset…
1 member
Mile of Smiles Shoe Drive

The shoe industry is a great contributor to the annual amount of waste that ends up in the landfill. As…
1 member
Robotics For All

I want kids and teens of all ages to be excited about STEM specifically Robotics and giving them the knowledge…
Save the Reefs

As climate change progresses and the ocean temperature rises, more and more coral reefs are dying due to coral bleaching.…
1 member
Create a Science and Positive Action Group at Country Trails Elementary

To get elementary students excited about science. To create a positive action force for the local community. To build a…

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