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"To me R&S is about supporting Dr Jane in inspiring young people (including ourselves) with a Reason for Hope. Through Dr Jane's vision, her respect for all animals, her empathy for primates, she encourages us to take individual action to address local and global environmental concerns and to assume collective responsibility for the future of the planet."
"R&S is a fun program that helps make me feel like I am doing something for the environment and people. It is a great way of doing activities and hanging out with other people that care for our world."
"Roots and Shoots is for kids, to make a key difference in the environment. It's about being productive and having fun. As a group leader I get a great sense of initiative, and to see that you can actually make a change is so inspiring."
"Roots and Shoots is a great way for kids to channel their concerns about the world into something productive. As an organisation it provides inspiration, focus and helpful guidelines for any would-be junior environmentalists."
"It's hard to put in words what Roots and Shoots means to me but I know that it is the best thing I have ever done. I know that even though I am only 11 years old I can make a difference in the world. It might only be a small difference but if people start making little changes all over the world it will make a big difference to our planet and it's the only planet we've got."
"R&S has changed our family's life. It has taught us all that no matter what age you are you truly are capable of achieving great things. As a parent you assume that as your children grow you are the teacher however I have come to realise that this is definitely not the case. My family and I have learnt so much from Samara in the last 12 months and I believe Roots and Shoots has given Samara this confidence."
"R&S means both a hope and a promise to young people that they can have a meaningful part in shaping their future world. It means we value and trust them to take better care of the planet than we have done."
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