, Dr Jane Goodall decided in 1991 to from a young people's environmental group of 16 local schoolchildren in East Africa. Its name was Roots and the members organised recycling programmer and cleaned up local parks, rivers and beaches. They also helped old people and the homeless in their neightbourhood as well as protecting the natural habitat of local animals. Today, Roots and Shoots has over 3,000 groups in more than 68 countries worldwide which are actively involved in Dr Jane Goodall's projects.
How can you become a member of Roots and Shoots?
Any young person, between preschool and university, can join the Roots and Shoots programmer. If you want to start your own Roots and Shoots group, simply find other young people in your neighbourhood who want to participate, and an adult to be the group leader. Then , contact the Jane Goodall institute for a membership form.