🇲🇽🇵🇪🇦🇷 Through the “Plantar la Paz” campaign, groups across 8 countries planted over 43,000 native plants, from small community efforts in Mexico to large-scale projects like Proyecto Comenta in Peru.
🇳🇵 Youth created a pocket forest in Kathmandu to support local biodiversity, providing food and habitat for local wildlife.
🇦🇺 In Australia, youth planted trees as part of the Forests of Hope initiative, supporting koala habitats and biodiversity.
🇨🇩🇷🇼 R&S in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda hosted conferences highlighting the importance of forests, inspiring young environmentalists to take action against deforestation.
🇧🇪 In Belgium, nearly 500 children from schools planted a new forest near their school grounds, proving that the next generation is ready to lead the way!
🇺🇸 As part of a concerted Day of Action, a group of R&S volunteers focused on removing invasive species from a community park, helping to restore balance to local ecosystems.
🇹🇿 In Tanzania, youth groups worked to restore mangrove ecosystems, which play a crucial role in coastal defense and carbon sequestration.
🌍 In the Middle East, youths from a Bedouin Roots & Shoots school group planted hundreds of papyrus saplings, helping to restore valuable wetlands.
🇲🇱 Mali’s Roots & Shoots groups tackled plastic waste by creating growing bags for seedlings from collected plastic, combining waste reduction with reforestation efforts.
🇨🇦 In Canada, youth took inspiration from COP28 to educate peers on climate justice, showing how local advocacy can amplify global issues.
💪 These actions demonstrate that when young people come together, they can lead meaningful change and inspire a brighter future for our planet. Get involved by supporting Roots & Shoots or by starting your own project to make a difference! Together, we can! 💚
How often would you like to give?
Choose an amount (USD):
One-off donations are processed immediately. Monthly and yearly gifts are set up as recurring donations on PayPal’s secure page. All amounts are in USD.