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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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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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Project RBB

We wish to clean up the beach at Red Bank Battlefield Park in New Jersey because we enjoy spending time…
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Safe In Austin Partner Project

Safe In Austin is a nonprofit that "rescues animals who suffer from abuse or neglect, because animals deserve to experience…
1 member

The Green Team at Kinetic Academy

Create a sustainable green space on our school campus that inspires learning and environmental stewardship. Educate students about the importance…
2 members

Leveling The Pitch

I have seen firsthand how financial barriers limit opportunity in youth sports. Some players on my team are only able…
1 member

Maplewood Elementary School Pond

My ‌school used to have a pond. It was a small stock-tank pond with fish, turtles, and sometimes cute little…
1 member

School Garden

Food insecurity in the community and lack of access to organic, fresh fruits and vegetables along with child education regarding…
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Threads of Change – Eloise Bosquet

85% of all clothes will currently end up in the landfill, while families in our community face a rising need…
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Windows & Mirrors Bookshelf Project

Our bookshelves at home and at school would benefit from more books that have characters that act as a window…
1 member

Carrying Hope Donation Drive

We learned that children arrive on their foster family's doorsteps with nothing but the clothes on their backs from a…
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