| From the Desk of Dr. Jane  Every year, the United Nations International Day of Peace is held on 21 September, when people around the world express their desire for peace. So that the majority of Roots & Shoots groups and JGI friends can be involved, I have chosen to have the "Roots & Shoots Day of Peace" take place in late September in support of the United Nation's peace endeavors.
This year our day for celebrating peace will be Sunday 19 September. I do hope that you and your friends and families will join groups around the world to fly Peace Doves and celebrate the desire for peace in the human spirit!  The Giant Peace Dove puppets—"flown" by young people and the young at heart in cities, towns, and villages near and far—are a symbol and celebration of peace and peace work. Last year, peace doves flew in cities and countries around the world.
This year we hope once again to see doves flying all around the globe. With these humble creations made out of reused materials, we remind everyone that peace is possible. We celebrate all that is free and noble in the human spirit. And we celebrate all that so many people have done throughout the year—and will do next year—to create a better world. Please join us on Sunday 19 September—your participation will mean so much to me. Together we will celebrate peace within ourselves, peace within our communities and peace around the world! Love,
Dr. Jane | 
