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

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

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

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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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Compassionate Traits

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

The project is primarily addressing social isolation and emotional distress among hospice and memory care patients, especially seniors who may…
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Dollar and Sense: Saving, Spending, and Investing for your future

Personal Story: Since a young age, I have always been curious about my family’s finances and spending and interested in…
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The ReLife Project

We used to think environmental issues were mostly about protecting places, but the more we learned, the more we realized…
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PALS Activity Book

Access to age-appropriate educational / literacy materials for
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Reins of Hope Junior Volunteer Program

Many young people want to make a difference in their communities but have limited opportunities to participate in meaningful, hands-on…
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Plant to Plate: Garden to Cooking Series

Many families in South Los Angeles live in neighborhoods where access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food is limited. Convenience…
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Erosion Education

lack of education and prevention of excessive erosion in waterways.
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Fun Fair fundraise

Our goal is to educate people through a fundraising event about meaningful ways they can support organizations that advocate for…
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Cultural exchanges

When people don't understand cultures other than their own, they struggle to see each other as fully human. Misunderstanding closes…
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