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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

For Youth

You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.
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For Youth

Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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For Youth Members

You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

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Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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For Educators

We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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A global community. Support. Quality curriculum. Professional development. And SO much more. Roots & Shoots provides educators with real tools…

Our Model

The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Compassionate Traits

Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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4-Step Formula

Get Inspired, Observe, Take Action and Celebrate: Easy as 1,2,3,4! Roots & Shoots is about making positive change happen for…

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Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!
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Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.
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Chapters of Change

Many students and families do not have equal access to books, limiting their opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. At…
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Heping the Southern Resident orca whales

On January 31st, students from Roots & Shoots at Global Idea School in Redmond, Washington volunteered with Whale Scout. Endangered…
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Youth Ethical Leadership & Responsibility Initiative

Many students have limited structured opportunities to develop leadership skills, ethical responsibility, and meaningful community engagement within their school environment.…
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What’s Growing in the Second Grade

To keep fresh fruits and vegetables within our classroom.
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YOU make the world more beautiful everywhere you go

To spread love & help clean the planet and leave everywhere you are better than it was!
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What the World Needs Now, Is Love Sweet Love!

More than ever, what the world needs now, is love sweet love. In order to give compassionate attention to humanity's…
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Voyagers Go Green: Campus Eco-Upgrade

Our campus is kinda boring and dry in some areas and we don’t have enough plants/green space. There’s not a…
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Changemakers for Critters

We want to help homeless pets by raising awareness about adoptable animals—especially dogs, cats, reptiles, and birds—and improving their quality…
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TREEAMS Project

On January 7, 2025, unprecedented wildfires swept through Los Angeles, devastating both the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities, destroying more…
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