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Inspiring Youth Project: Bringing Food Pantries to New, Reusable Heights 

December 19, 2022 — We’re approaching the end of the year, and in the United States, this means we’re surrounded by holidays with food at the center! Because many people are getting together to celebrate with friends and family, we usually see a lot of wonderful food collection events and other projects relating to food banks, all with the […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Halloween Hospitality 

November 03, 2022 — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have respected one another to ensure we all stay healthy by maintaing social distance and avoiding social gatherings to stay safe. Since even before the pandemic, however people who are in intensive care or otherwise hospitalized often miss out on the activities that they most enjoy doing, […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Spreading Hope in Seattle 

October 03, 2022 — In a world full of threats to our planet and all who live on it, it can be easy to lose hope. Nothing will change if we let those feelings of despair turn into apathy, but if we can turn our hope for the world into action, then there is the possibility for change! The […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: We’ve Got Your Back(Pack)!

August 29, 2022 — A new school year is here, and while we’re sure many of you will be missing the free time of Summer, school brings a lot of great opportunities for fun, friends, and making a difference ! Every lesson is a chance to better understand the world, and it’s only by understanding the world that we help […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Wheels of Compassion

August 09, 2022 — It’s often said that when you fall off your bike, you must get right back on! But what if you don’t have the bike in the first place? Not everyone has access to the same opportunities, which is why one Roots & Shoots group in Dexter, Michigan, decided to get involved with their project, 🔗 […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Adorable Animal Adoption Ads

June 08, 2022 — June is here, and with it, the end of another school year and the beginning of summer vacation in the U.S.! While COVID-19 still represents a very real challenge, thanks to vaccinations many are returning to changemaking in person! One silver lining of the pandemic was the increase in animal adoptions as more people were […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Running for Rhinos

May 11, 2022 — Though Earth Day has passed, May is a very special month to honor and protect all the incredible biodiversity we share this wonderful world with! With Endangered Species Day on May 20, International Day of Biodiversity on May 22 (plus World Otter Day on the 27th, and Leopard Day earlier this month) we wanted to […]

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JGI Partners with IAIA to Inspire and Support Indigenous Youth

May 11, 2022 — The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA’s Roots & Shoots youth program recently announced our exciting partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Northern New Mexico and across the U.S.! Since its creation in 1991, JGI’s Roots & Shoots program has been encouraging young changemakers all over the world to make a positive […]

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We Are a Part of Nature: Roots & Shoots Partners with Children & Nature Network

May 11, 2022 — The Jane Goodall Institute is proud to announce a new partnership between our Roots & Shoots youth program and the Children & Nature Network! These two programs – committed to the well-being of children and the natural world – are collaborating on a national partnership that will engage and grow a strong network of young […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Native Wildlife Oasis

April 01, 2022 — It’s officially springtime, which for many parts of the US means warmer weather, blooming plants, and the return of native wildlife! Not only do these animals bring a smile to our faces when we see them, but they play important roles in healthy ecosystems. Through pollination, seed dispersion, and other essential processes, native wildlife ensures […]

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