Hope in Action: Three Roots & Shoots Youth Projects for International Youth Day
Roots & Shoots members in Rwanda, France and the USA are taking action in their own unique ways, from becoming conservation ambassadors beside a national park, to bringing free veterinary care to families who need it most, to leading a university’s fight against unsustainable palm oil.
Honouring Heritage, Demanding Justice: Roots & Shoots Youth Mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Roots & Shoots members in New Mexico and Edmonton, Canada are honouring heritage and confronting hard truths in their own unique ways, from a car show celebrating Indigenous design and dignity kits for Navajo women, to an evening of beading, drumming and awareness-raising for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2Spirit people.
Highlights from Roots & Shoots Projects in Chile, the Czech Republic and Puerto Rico
Roots & Shoots members in Chile, the Czech Republic and Puerto Rico are taking action in their own unique ways, from empowering girls as future leaders, to spreading kindness on the streets of Prague, to celebrating Jane Goodall’s life under the stars.
Roots & Shoots in Peru, the USA and South Korea: Frogs, Theatre Kits and a Wetland Saved
In Peru, students monitor frog species alongside park rangers in the Reserva Nacional de Junín. In Illinois, Bailey M. created sensory friendly theatre kits for children with disabilities. In South Korea, a small Roots & Shoots group helped reverse a landfill order and protect Bucheon’s last natural wetland.
Roots & Shoots in Belgium, Guatemala and Israel: Pollinators, Planet Guardians and Preserving Knowledge
In Belgium, Paula’s self made pollinator project earned her a place at the Roots & Shoots retreat in Malaysia. In Guatemala, two groups are promoting healthy soils and waste reuse with their communities. In Israel, students are documenting Bedouin elders’ knowledge of medicinal plants for a storytelling exhibit at Yezreel Valley College.
Building a Cross-Border Hub for Environmental Learning – Roots & Shoots Malaysia
With support from DP World, Roots & Shoots Malaysia is developing the Save the Earth Explorium, a new environmental learning centre in Satun, Thailand. Young people from Malaysia and Thailand are already collaborating on workshops and creative digital experiences ahead of its official launch.
Roots & Shoots in Luxembourg and France: From Bee Hotels to a Prison Library
In Luxembourg, the Eco Rangers at ISL built bee hotels, planted flowers and hosted a Bee Bazaar to protect local pollinators. In France, a month long programme brought Jane Goodall’s Vision of Hope into Rochefort detention centre, where inmates now have their own Jane Goodall library corner.
Community Action for Wildlife and Wellbeing – Roots & Shoots Sierra Leone
Led by Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Roots & Shoots Sierra Leone is engaging communities in Kenema district on the wild meat trade, connecting wildlife conservation with human health. With DP World’s support, over 3,000 students and 3,520 community members have taken part.
From the Seafloor to the Stage: Roots & Shoots Youth Action in Australia, Taiwan and the USA
From an underwater clean up at Gunnamatta Bay to little tern conservation in Hsinchu and inclusive arts projects across the USA, Roots & Shoots members are proving that meaningful change starts with noticing what is needed close to home.
Connecting Youth Across Borders for Animal Welfare – Roots & Shoots Rwanda & Tanzania
With support from DP World, Roots & Shoots Rwanda and Tanzania joined forces on a cross border initiative for animal welfare and youth leadership, reaching over 300 students and 4,800 community members while establishing 6 new clubs.
