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Beyond the Bio: The Universal Language of Art

May 19, 2026 — Art is often described as a universal language — something that transcends words, bridges difference, and invites connection. For three members of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA, art is also a powerful tool for education, accessibility, and empowerment.

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Continuing Jane’s Legacy: Meet our 2026 Roots & Shoots Youth Council

May 12, 2026 — Jane’s greatest reason for hope was the power of young people. Through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, young people in 75+ countries are proving her right. By planning and implementing projects that help people, other animals, and the environment, they are strengthening their communities and encouraging others to join the movement. These local groups create […]

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YOUth Made 2021 Brighter for People, Other Animals, & the Planet

April 01, 2026 — 2021 was another difficult year with the continuing and evolving pandemic, global political turmoil, climate change and more. Despite this, Roots & Shoots changemakers continued to show us the meaning of hope in action. For yet another year, our Roots & Shoots family stood up for their beliefs, and used the creativity and resources at […]

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Celebrating 30 Years of Incredible Roots & Shoots Changemakers

April 01, 2026 — February 19th 2021 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth program, Roots & Shoots! All year long, we’ve been celebrating the growth of this incredible program from just 12 students in Tanzania, to a global movement spanning more than over 60 countries! Though much has changed, we’ve stayed true to our roots…The group of Tanzanian […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Birchcrest Food Justice

April 01, 2026 — Happy 2022! We hope you all had some time to relax after a busy year, and we’re excited to see all the unique and impactful work you’ll do next! All January long we celebrated Veganuary through our #EATMEATLESS campaign —a chance to learn more about our food systems, and rethink the way we eat and […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Global Goals Pillows

April 01, 2026 — It’s the end of one year, the beginning of another, and many of us are beginning to create our goals for 2022. This can be a lot of fun, especially when you do it with others! New Year’s Resolutions are often personal goals, but goals for larger projects can be just as important! Have you ever […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Food for All Seasons

April 01, 2026 — This season often brings feelings of togetherness and reflection. For many it is a time to think about the past, and look forward with hope and commitment to make a positive impact in the coming year. It is during this time of thankfulness that people sometimes recognize there’s more that they can do for others – that’s the Roots & Shoots way! It is in this spirit that we are […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Sustainable Palm Oil

April 01, 2026 — 🎃 Happy spooky season, changemakers! 🦇 We hope you’re staying safe and that you take the time to enjoy the festivities during what has been a particularly difficult year.  Halloween is a time for fun, a time for playful scares, and of course, a time for eating too much candy! But do you know what’s in your […]

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Scholarships Secure Success for the Future

April 01, 2026 — Worldwide, gender-based educational gaps in countries like Tanzania are typically caused by financial or other social barriers, including poverty and lack of reproductive healthcare access. When girls are given access to education, the whole community benefits for years to come and conservation threats are diminished. That’s why JGI has been providing scholarships to girls in […]

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Standing Together While Apart: Youth Action During the Pandemic

April 01, 2026 — The COVID-19 pandemic challenged each of us in ways that we couldn’t have expected; schools were shut down, programs were canceled, and young people everywhere had to find new ways of standing up together for what they believe in. We are so proud of our Roots & Shoots members for showing their adaptability during these strange times by continuing to […]

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