Youth Action

Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Words of Kindness for Seniors

April 01, 2026 — Happy Fall! Though we love the season, we know it also means the start of the school year. As so much of our lives have been difficult during the Pandemic, school has been extra tough for so many. Whether you’re a student, an educator, or a parent, we hope your year is off to a […]

Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Recycled Denim!

April 01, 2026 — Happy August! As the summer winds down, we’re sure everyone is preparing for a Fall season of impact, connection, and growth. Whether you’re a young changemaker, a parent, or an educator, know that Roots & Shoots has your back! We’re also here to share some inspiration by showing off some of the most amazing changemakers in our network. These changemakers are always thinking ahead for ways […]

Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Jenny the Chimpanzee

April 01, 2026 — JULY’S PROJECT OF THE MONTH IS “JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE,” BOOK FROM WOODSTOCK, NY! Hello Roots & Shoots fam! Can you believe July’s almost over? This past month, we’ve been so busy celebrating World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, and we can’t believe it’s already over! Of course, just because the day has passed doesn’t mean that we stop celebrating chimpanzees. From their role dispersing seeds […]

INSPIRING PROJECT OF THE MONTH: SAVE THE MONARCHS

April 01, 2026 — Happy Summer Roots & Shoots fam! We’re so excited to welcome this new season with open arms as we embrace the warm weather and lean into new opportunities to make change for our communities. We’re so excited to share our June project of the month that makes such a big impact for pollinators! June’s Project of the Month is […]

Inspiring Project of the Month: Banynan Roots & Shoots Club

April 01, 2026 — Happy Spring/almost Summer Roots & Shoots fam! Spring is such a special time for us here at the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots as we celebrate Jane’s birthday, Earth Month, graduations, and the beginning so many inspiring changes! This month, we’re so excited to celebrate a planet-friendly Roots & Shoots Project of the Month […]

Happy 30th Birthday Roots & Shoots!

April 01, 2026 — Celebrating 30 Years of Roots & Shoots – A Global Youth Movement for Good In 2021, Roots & Shoots celebrates 30 years of hope, action, and connection! Three decades ago, Dr. Jane gathered a group of young change-makers on a front porch in Tanzania and started us on our journey to make the world a better place. 30 years […]

2020 Was Tough – But Young People Are Making a Difference No Matter What.

April 01, 2026 — In 2020, we witnessed tragedy, hardship, unprecedented challenges, and devastating loss. Through it all, we also had the privilege of witnessing a generation electrified by these realities and resilient in the face of unknowns. Young people not only took action in hundreds of thousands of communities across the globe, but they also inspired peers and decision-makers to do […]

Roots & Shoots Website Wins Gold Award

April 01, 2026 — October, 2020 – Roots & Shoots USA and Taoti Creative, a DC-based full-service creative agency,  have won the Gold W3 Award in the nonprofit website category after the launch of the new rootsandshoots.org.  The W3 Awards illuminate creative excellence on the web and is the leading digital competition that recognizes companies of all sizes. The award-winning Roots & Shoots website features incredibly immersive pages and a […]

10 FREE Acts of Kindness to Keep You Going

April 01, 2026 — It’s the giving time of year when many strive to spread joy to others through volunteering, sharing food and gifts, and connecting (virtually) with the people we care about. As quarantining is in full swing for the 2020 holiday season, we’re all spending a lot of safe time at home. This, along with the difficulties […]

Give the Gift of Good Through Meaningful Local Projects

April 01, 2026 — 2020 has been a tough year. We have suffered immeasurable losses and celebrated hard-fought wins. We have taken action for our communities and worked to pioneer new ways to stay connected to those we love. At Roots & Shoots, we are so proud of the way our network of changemakers have met global problems with compassionate traits! […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Words of Kindness for Seniors

Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Recycled Denim!

Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Jenny the Chimpanzee

INSPIRING PROJECT OF THE MONTH: SAVE THE MONARCHS

Inspiring Project of the Month: Banynan Roots & Shoots Club

Happy 30th Birthday Roots & Shoots!

2020 Was Tough – But Young People Are Making a Difference No Matter What.

Roots & Shoots Website Wins Gold Award

10 FREE Acts of Kindness to Keep You Going

Give the Gift of Good Through Meaningful Local Projects