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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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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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STEP 4: Celebrate

Use this resource to learn about the importance of recognizing the accomplishments of your Roots & Shoots group members and reflecting on the journey that you've shared.
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This resource is part of the Roots & Shoots Toolkit and can be used separately or combined with the other activities in the toolkit.

It’s time to celebrate your impact and recognize the accomplishments of your Roots & Shoots group members! By taking the time to recognize the work you’ve done, members have the opportunity to share their success with the community and reflect on the journey you’ve shared. In this section, you will find many inspiring ideas and exciting resources to help you recognize the accomplishments of your project.

COMPASSIONATE TRAITS PRACTICED

  • Introspective
  • Inspires peers
  • Hopeful & optimistic

Celebrate your Roots & Shoots Project!

There are so many exciting ways to involve your community in celebrating. Check out this resource for an idea of how to organize your own celebration.
Get Inspired

PROJECT REFLECTION

At Roots & Shoots, we have witnessed many creative examples of reflection. For example, group members have used their smartphones to document and compile video journals for their project projects. Other groups have started blogs where they record and publish their journey. The goal is for group members to take time throughout their project to look back on their experiences in real-time and make personal evaluations and connections to their activities.

Compassionate Leader Reflection: 

As you celebrate your project, take a moment to reflect back on the compassionate leadership traits. How has your team used and developed these skills? How about individual group members? How did the project change the way each member of the group feels about their community?

MEASURING SUCCESS

To keep your group engaged and moving forward, track accomplishments and challenges along the way.
Tracking change

AFTER YOUR PROJECT

Complete a second self assessment, and celebrate how far you've come as a group!
Compassionate Citizen Traits

FAMILY CONNECTION

Share with family the skills you've gained during the project. Next, share about the skills you observed being demonstrated by your family members.
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Step 1: Get Engaged (TOOLKIT)

This resource is part of the Roots & Shoots Toolkit and can be used separately or combined with the other…
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Step 2: Observe (TOOLKIT)

This resource is part of the Roots & Shoots Toolkit and can be used separately or combined with the other activities...
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Step 3: Take Action (TOOLKIT)

This resource is part of the Roots & Shoots Toolkit and can be used separately or combined with the other activities...
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