Roots & Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, is a powerful, youth-driven, global network of more than 8,000 groups in almost 100 countries. Together, youth of all ages are taking action to improve our world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community. Learn more about Roots & Shoots
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Female Roots & Shoots members cheer as Dr. Jane accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the "Glamour" 2008 Women of the Year awards ceremony at New York City's Carnegie Hall.
Shawna Levins' Roots & Shoots group at Spring Hill RECenter in McLean, Virginia, has already done seven projects, won two service awards and hosted a Roots & Shoots summer camp.
Written by two physicians, Eric Chivian and Aaron Bernstein, "Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity" shows readers how all other living things depend on one another for survival.
Tchimpounga Youth Campaign Join the Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council to raise the funds needed to build an orphan chimp dormitory at JGI's Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Republic of Congo. Learn More
Giant Peace Dove Campaign Roots & Shoots members participate in the annual Roots & Shoots Day of Peace by planning group projects that promote peace and by "flying" Giant Peace Dove puppets made out of recycled materials. Learn More
Rebirth the Earth: Trees for Tomorrow Join the Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Councils in creating five new tree nurseries for Roots & Shoots members in Tanzania while planting trees in your own community. Learn More
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Roots & Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, is a powerful, youth-driven, global network of more than 8,000 groups in almost 100 countries. Together, youth of all ages are taking action to improve our world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community. 
