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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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Inspiring Youth Project: STEM FOR ALL!

March 08, 2022 — March is Women’s History Month, and that means we’re celebrating all the inspiring women—like Dr. Jane Goodall—who blazed the trail into masculine-dominated fields, making it easier for more amazing women to follow in their footsteps! Four such fields are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, also known collectively as STEM. Gender stereotypes and biases in many […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Racial Justice Conversations

February 14, 2022 — February is Black History Month, and we believe that every month is a chance to honor, amplify, and support the voices and contributions of Black changemakers of all ages! Racial discrimination is a very real problem in the U.S. and globally, with tragic effects such as institutional racism, environmental injustice, income inequality, and police violence. Knowledge is power, and it […]

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Roots & Shoots USA Group ‘Forces of Nature’ at COP26

February 10, 2022 — Dr. Jane Goodall started Roots & Shoots in 1991 after hearing local students in Tanzania express their feelings of powerlessness to address the problems in the world around them. In the 30 years since, Roots & Shoots has grown into the world’s foremost youth empowerment movement, and millions of participants have worked around the globe […]

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Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Birchcrest Food Justice

January 31, 2022 — 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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