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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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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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Toy Swap! (Coming 2026)

Overconsumption of toys leads to significant environmental harm, as 80% of toys end up in landfills, and the industry is…
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California school garden

We want to contribute to food insecurity solutions in our local neighborhoods, as well as to provide habitat for birds…
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Bake Sale Fundraiser for the Jane Goodall Institute and the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica.

Roots & Shoots at Global Idea School is working to educate others about the importance of protecting animals and their…
1 member

Buzaniro Dream Village

The Buzaniro Dream Village seeks to break the cycle of poverty to renew hope and vitality in a poor rural…
3 members

Kids 4 Earth – ReStyle Boutique

92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills every year, releasing greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide into…
1 member

Outdoor Classroom Comes Alive!

Reducing the amount of school cafeteria waste that gets sent to the landfill while at the same time, encouraging outdoor…
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New Raised Garden Bed

Many elementary students have limited access to hands-on outdoor learning experiences and lack opportunities to learn where their food comes…
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Roots for Resilience: Native Plants for Flood Prevention

The problem "Roots for Resilience: Native Plants for Flood Prevention" project aims to address is regional flooding in the Katy…
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Citizen Science & Wildlife Education at LA Arboretum

Many visitors to local natural spaces are curious about the plants and animals they encounter but lack guidance on how…
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