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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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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.
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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…

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.
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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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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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Cultivate Catalina: Farm to Table and Fire Science Safety

There is very little green space in our neighborhood compared to the rest of our city. The lack of green…
1 member

2 Peas In A Pod

Communities in Southwest Atlanta face challenges with food insecurity, loss of intergenerational connections, and limited agricultural education for youth. Seniors…
1 member

CHS Clean for Green

Make our campus look nicer, help our reputation, help the environment and animals in our community.
1 member

Plastic-Free AC

The US is known to be the world's largest generator of plastic waste. The average American uses 220 pounds of…
1 member

Detroit Bee Project

In Michigan, bees are an essential pollinators for both plants and crops. They not only support the upkeep of agricultural…
2 members

Plants 4 Good:Continue

We want our community members to have access to more resources, education regarding food, and the opportunity to save money.
1 member

Fall 2025 Ocean Caring Project

We want to fix our awareness of what we consumer and how it impacts the biodiversity of ocean life, as…
1 member

Interactive Learning Community Garden

The problem we want to fix is the lack of access to sustainable gardening spaces and hands-on environmental learning opportunities…
1 member

Roots & Games

The small grove near my neighborhood has been cleared to make way for a Whole Foods, a grocery store known…
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