Welcome to Roots & Shoots - South Africa

"Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation; shoots seem very weak, but to reach the light they can break open brick walls. Imagine that the brick walls are all the problems we have inflicted on our planet... Hundreds and thousands of roots and shoots, hundreds and thousands of young people around the world, can break through these walls.

You CAN change the world" Dr Jane Goodall

Roots & Shoots SA forms part of the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa, which is a non-profit organisation comprised of volunteers ranging from young children, teenagers, young adults and the more mature adults. Roots & Shoots, a worldwide youth organization formed by Dr. Jane Goodall to create awareness amongst youngsters on key issues such as the environment, animals and helping communities in need. By providing young people with positive experiences within their community and the natural world, Roots & Shoots aims to establish an ethic of care for the land, its people, and its animals; to cultivate an understanding of the interdependence of all life on earth; and to inspire love, respect, admiration, and a high regard for its value.

Roots & Shoots strives to do this in a practical and enjoyable manner. Roots & Shoots participants can look forward to lots of hard work together with lots of fun and laughter!

THE GOALS OF ROOTS & SHOOTS

• To implement positive change through active learning about, caring for and interacting with the environment.
• To demonstrate care and concern for all animals.
• To enhance understanding between individuals of different cultures, ethnic groups, religions, socio-economic levels and nations through our global communication network.
• To help young people develop self-respect, confidence in themselves and hope for the future.
  Roots & Shoots South Africa
• Roots & Shoots in South Africa is a dynamic non-profit organisation.
• Our organisation focuses on different types of educational programmes and community outreach projects.
• In addition, Roots & Shoots enjoys partnerships with other organisations in order to achieve similar goals.

"Only if we understand can we care;
Only if we care can we help;
Only if we help shall all be saved."

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE

Email Us | Write: Roots & Shoots Program, Jane Goodall Institute South Africa,
P.O. Box 166, Morningside, 2057, Republic of South Africa

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