Roots & Shoots is a program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Their participants are worldwide including a global network of more than 8,000 groups in almost 100 countries.

Roots & Shoots is guided by the founding principles and extraordinary vision of Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, environmentalist and humanitarian. Her firm belief that young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world, is at the heart of their program. This powerful message of hope inspires us all. Their programs — dedicated to inspiring tomorrow's leaders today — not only motivates young people to learn about pertinent issues facing our local and global communities, but helps them actually design, lead and implement their own projects as a means of solving them.