Roots & Shoots is turning 30!

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Roots & Shoots by taking on the issues that matter most as part of a massive movement of compassionate changemakers, just like you! Roots & Shoots inspires young people to believe in their own voice and abilities, growing connections, and respect across all identities. What is Roots &
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How girls’ education benefits our entire planet

Inspired by her own experience witnessing the Jane Goodall Institute’s work in Uganda, our Africa Programs Manager, Natasha Coutts, shares proven reasons why female education has positive reverberations for our entire planet. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa and Nobel
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Roots & Shoots Mini Grants: Winners Galore!

By Abbie Mitchell, General Manager Youth Programs, Jane Goodall Australia (JGIA) Thanks so much to everyone that submitted an application to receive a Roots & Shoots 2020 Mini Grant. The opportunity to provide Mini Grants is an integral part of Jane Goodall Australia’s Roots & Shoots program: every year we offer funds of $500 and
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Roots & Shoots Mini Grants: Meet 2019’s winners Annangrove public school

Know a young person with a great idea to benefit animals, people and our environment? Roots & Shoots’ annual Mini Grants program is open now, where members can win upto $500 towards their change-making project. Roots & Shoots Manager, Abbie Mitchell, writes about 2019’s winner, Annagrove Public School, to show how a mini grant could
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Roots & Shoots Mini Grants: ten tips to impress on your 2020 project application

Want to make change in your local area for animals, people or our environment? Up to $500 is available to Roots & Shoots members with a positive project idea this spring – thanks to our annual Mini Grants program. But, what if you don’t know where to start with your application? Our Roots & Shoots
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JGIA launches 15 curriculum approved primary school lessons

JGIA teamed up with Cool Australia to develop 15 highly Australian Curriculum integrated primary school lessons for K-6. The lessons include over 60 interesting resources and fun activities.   Lessons were officially launched on November 22, 2018! Please share this exciting news with teachers so they know how to access these amazing free resources.  Today, Dr
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Roots & Shoots partnership with Cool Australia

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program in Australia has partnered with Cool Australia to deliver 15 primary school lesson plans with some 60 resources and around 100 minutes of content. The lessons are integrated into the Australian curriculum in a fun and educational format that teaches young people about the work of Dr Jane Goodall
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Roots & Shoots Team Meet in Melbourne for Annual Conference

Recently members of the Roots & Shoots and National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) met in Melbourne to develop the strategic plan for Roots & Shoots. In addition to the State Coordinators from WA (Bill Waterer), Victoria (Sarah Triolo), Queensland (Peta Wilson) and New South Wales (K-Lynn Smith), members of the NYLC met to discuss the
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From Rubble to Wetland – a Roots & Shoots Project

Using a Roots & Shoots approach, Athol Road Primary School in Victoria converted an unused area of their school into a sustainable wetland, complete with native wildlife. An area of unused land in the school was identified as the perfect opportunity for a student-led project that would benefit animals, people and/or the environment (APE). The
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Roots & Shoots Book Project Receives a letter from Dr. Jane! Only If We Care – Paola Ion

This is the story of an 11-year-old girl inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall to write a book for a science project. Paola Ion from Subiaco Primary School contacted the Roots and Shoots Program and asked us for help with her project, which was provided by our R&S National Coordinator in Perth, Mr. Bill Waterer. Paola
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