From a Nature Corner to the Black Sea: Roots & Shoots in Austria, Mexico, and Türkiye
Roots & Shoots youth in Austria, Mexico, and Türkiye are protecting biodiversity in every form — from a wildlife-friendly schoolyard to water-culture education to marine literacy training on the Black Sea.
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.
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.
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.
World Swift Day 2026: Jane Goodall’s Legacy and a New Patron for Swift Conservation
From a 10-year-old in Switzerland raising funds at an alpine cattle drive to Roots & Shoots groups advocating for swifts in Burundi, World Swift Day 2026 shows that conservation begins with individuals who choose to act.
GenWild Educational Resources – Education for Wildlife Protection
GenWild educational resources support learning on wildlife trafficking and the exotic pet trade, helping learners understand impacts on biodiversity, animal welfare, and human health. Discover classroom‑ready materials, expert‑led webinars, and pathways to real‑world action.
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.
GenWild: A Global Call to Keep Wildlife Forever Wild
GenWild is a global Roots & Shoots campaign empowering youth to protect wildlife and combat illegal wildlife trade. Learn why wild animals belong in their natural habitats—not in cages or homes—and discover practical steps to start local conservation projects. Explore webinars, resources from the Jane Goodall Institute’s ForeverWild initiative, and share your impact on the Tapestry of Hope. Join the movement to safeguard biodiversity and keep wildlife Forever Wild.
