Roots & Shoots in Italy, the Czech Republic and DRC: Remembrance, Legacy and Growth

Three Roots & Shoots stories, from the Czech Republic, DRC and Italy, show remembrance, legacy and growth in action — a student-built bench honouring Dr. Jane Goodall, young people mapping and restoring forest in North Kivu, and schoolchildren creating memorial cards for two reintroduced Northern Bald Ibises.
World Rainforest Day 2026: The Forest Within You

Three Roots & Shoots groups across three continents are proving that no one is ever too far from a rainforest to protect it — through education, storytelling, and solidarity.
Roots & Shoots in China, DRC and Canada: Advancing Education, Conservation and Advocacy

From environmental education in Beijing to tree-planting in the DRC and Indigenous advocacy in Canada, Roots & Shoots showcases the power of youth-led initiatives. Learn how these projects create sustainable impact.
Roots & Shoots DRC: Youth-Led Clean-Up Projects Transform Communities in Goma

Roots & Shoots DRC youth groups are taking action in Goma through school and city clean-ups, promoting environmental care and community responsibility.
Roots & Shoots DRC – La Jeunesse Se Lève Pour Le Changement

Roots & Shoots DRC is inspiring youth to lead environmental change through education, tree planting, and community engagement—building a sustainable future.
How Roots & Shoots Groups Are Fighting Wildlife Trafficking in the DRC

Roots & Shoots youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo are taking bold steps to protect endangered species and fight wildlife trafficking. From education campaigns to sustainable farming initiatives, these young changemakers are proving that small actions can create lasting impact. Discover how they’re leading the way for wildlife conservation.