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

May 28, 2019 — 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. […]

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Community Garden Led by Young Leader to Bridge Food Insecurity Gap

May 22, 2019 — 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 […]

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

May 06, 2019 — 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 & […]

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

April 17, 2019 — 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 […]

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Roots & Shoots Program Recognized for Exemplary Youth Engagement

February 14, 2019 — 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 […]

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

February 11, 2019 — 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, […]

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Meet Fund II Foundation R&S National Fellow Victor Davila

December 23, 2018 — 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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Meet Fund II Foundation R&S National Fellow Susette Oñate

December 17, 2018 — This year, the Jane Goodall Institute’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 […]

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Getting Informed & Taking Action in a Digital World

December 11, 2018 — We are constantly flooded with digital content, particularly in the form of news online. This is an exciting time, primarily because so much information can be accessed so easily by so many. Current events are broadcast to mass audiences in real time, and social media allows users to engage with material and with one another […]

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JGI’s Roots & Shoots Global Spotlight: South Africa

November 12, 2018 — Dr. Jane’s story inspires people from all over the world. Leading by example, Dr. Jane has always pursued her passions, and encourages youth and adults alike to find their own passions in order to turn them into purposeful and positive impact.  Something else Jane, JGI and JGI’s Roots & Shoots have always been committed to […]

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