Roots & Shoots: Kids Changing the World Story
The Roots & Shoots program started by Dr. Jane Goodall in Tanzania in 1991 empowers youths to help their communities and the planet. Today about 150,000 members span more than 120 countries, with activities like tree planting and fundraising for Tanzanian nurseries.
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Roots & Shoots groups clean beaches in Tanzania
The first Roots & Shoots cohort organized beach cleanup efforts in Tanzania and addressed chicken welfare. They aimed to educate adults on humane treatment of poultry and animals, while volunteers on a Tanzania youth leadership trip planned forest replanting and community education.
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Roots & Shoots aims to empower youth for environmental action
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots fosters youth leadership through yearly goals and local projects. Pippa Biddle’s Tanzania work inspires youths to assess communities, survey neighborhood needs, and initiate actions like composting lunch waste for school gardens.
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Roots & Shoots Inspires Global Community Service
Shawn Sweeney helped found Roots & Shoots in Ohio and now coordinates projects worldwide. The group creates sacred spaces using nature, runs eco fashion shows, tours recycling plants, and collaborates on environmental and peace initiatives.
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