Youth Action

When in Windsor: My Time With Global Change-Makers

April 01, 2026 — I talk all day, every day, about Roots & Shoots and its impact on not just the beneficiaries of our youth-led projects, but also its impact on the individual. Knowing that you’re not out here alone trying to leave this planet better than you found it, but that you’re also part of a global movement […]

Prince Harry Meets Dr. Goodall and Roots & Shoots Change-Makers

April 01, 2026 — In a royally excellent meeting of compassionate leaders, Prince Harry and Dr. Jane Goodall came together along with 26 young Roots & Shoots representatives from around the world for the Global Summit at Windsor Castle! The event included a speech from Prince Harry, a showcase of Roots & Shoots projects, brainstorming for current and future […]

How to Take Your Digital Activism to the Next Level

April 01, 2026 — You pick up your phone, open a social media app, and what do you see? Maybe you scroll through images of friends hanging out, foodies sharing their meals, or a viral video. But beyond what seems like superficial content, what we observe on social media influences what we consider important and the way we act. As much as online spaces shape us, it’s clear that […]

Hope Online: Dr. Goodall’s Skype in the Classroom Reaches 200k Students

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane travels all around the world sharing important messages to inspire. These messages are all based on the belief that every individual’s actions can make a BIG impact. In April, the Jane Goodall Institute‘s (JGI) Roots & Shoots program partnered with Microsoft and Skype in the Classroom to offer two live broadcasts with Dr. […]

Community Garden Led by Young Leader to Bridge Food Insecurity Gap

April 01, 2026 — Food insecurity in Camden City, New Jersey, is a problem that effects Rutgers students and the community at large. In 2014, 17.4 million U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year (DPHP). What this means is that although resources like fast food may be available, health outcomes may be bleak as other nutritious options […]

Global Spotlight: R&S in Australia Acting Locally with Big Impact

April 01, 2026 — In the face of global challenges, JGI’s Roots & Shoots program empowers people to make positive change every day. By acting locally, young people in Roots & Shoots understand how actions have collective worldwide impacts. This is the core of Roots & Shoots, which highlights the power of individual action. In Australia, JGI-Australia’s Roots & […]

Roots & Shoots is Growing An Inclusive Network of Change-makers

April 01, 2026 — Roots & Shoots just turned 28, and after 28 years of providing young people and educators the tools they need to make compassionate decisions for the planet we all share, we’re taking the program to the next level. With generous support from the Fund II Foundation, this year Roots & Shoots is proud to announce […]

The Forest is Calling – Answering the Call is Our Only Hope.

April 01, 2026 — The forest is calling, can you hear it? It’s been a long time since you’ve listened – really listened – to its call. What is it saying? It’s a faint mummer, but if you try you can still hear it’s message: It’s saying that our endless consumption and reliance on new technology is silencing ecosystems, […]

Roots & Shoots Program Recognized for Exemplary Youth Engagement

April 01, 2026 — In its recent report, “Engaging Young People for Health and Sustainable Development,”the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the efforts of our very own Roots & Shoots program! The report recognizes organizations that excel in engaging youth (defined as anyone between the ages of 10 and 24) in issues including sustainability, education, gender equality and human […]

Meet Fund II Foundation R&S National Fellow Victor Davila

April 01, 2026 — This year, JGI’s Roots & Shoots program partnered with the Fund II Foundation to develop the Fund II Foundation Roots & Shoots National Fellowship Program. This 10-month program is designed to offer young people of color or those working in underserved communities the opportunity to create and implement service learning projects and produce positive impact. […]

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When in Windsor: My Time With Global Change-Makers

Prince Harry Meets Dr. Goodall and Roots & Shoots Change-Makers

How to Take Your Digital Activism to the Next Level

Hope Online: Dr. Goodall’s Skype in the Classroom Reaches 200k Students

Community Garden Led by Young Leader to Bridge Food Insecurity Gap

Global Spotlight: R&S in Australia Acting Locally with Big Impact

Roots & Shoots is Growing An Inclusive Network of Change-makers

The Forest is Calling – Answering the Call is Our Only Hope.

Roots & Shoots Program Recognized for Exemplary Youth Engagement

Meet Fund II Foundation R&S National Fellow Victor Davila