Roots & Shoots
Roots & Shoots' First Campaign Milestone
In October 2011, the Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots team launched the 2011-2012 Global Youth Campaign, One Million Hours of Service.
Youth Leader Spotlight: Adrienne Bermingham
Adrienne Bermingham was selected by the Jane Goodall Institute to serve as the 2011-2012 Youth Leadership Fellow and to support the Institute’s environmental and humanitarian youth program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. Adrienne travels around the United States and abroad helping spread Dr. Goodall’s hopeful message that young people, when given the tools and motivation, can indeed change theworld. Through presentations, workshops and trainings, Adrienne is helping the Jane Goodall Institute inspire and engage the next generation of leaders today.
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Launches One Million Hours of Service Campaign
Today, Tuesday, October 25, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots team proudly launches the 2011-2012 Global Youth Campaign, One Million Hours of Service.
The One Million Hours of Service campaign aims to do the following:
Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards - September 24, 2011
On Sept. 24, 2011, the Jane Goodall Institute hosted "A Conversation with Jane Goodall" featuring the Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards. The awards honor the work and achievements of individuals and organizations that embody the Institute’s mission by taking informed and compassionate action on behalf of all living things.
The 2011 Jane Goodall Global Leadership Award winners include:
• Esri for Excellence in Conservation Science
2011 Excellence in Education Award - Renée Gunther
The 2011 Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards were presented on September 24, 2011. This year's winner for the Excellence in Education Award was Renée Gunther. This award recognizes a teacher who exhibits leadership and excellence in his or her work to help preserve our natural world, protect animals and benefit our human community.
2011 Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Award - Lauren Gibson & Adam Anthony
The 2011 Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards were presented on September 24, 2011. This year's winners for the Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Award were Lauren Gibson from Carmel, Ind. and Adam Anthony from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This award honors an individual (aged 13-26) who demonstrates leadership and excellence through his or her work to help preserve and protect our natural world.
Roots & Shoots Summit
It’s my favorite time of the year—leaves are turning and it’s time for the Roots & Shoots North
America Summit. I love our Summits because Roots & Shoots members know that giving back
should be fun. More than just a conference, the yearly event is a celebration of the community
impact that members have through their projects and volunteering.
JGI Celebrates International Youth Day - August 12, 2011
Join the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots as we celebrate International Youth Day!
For the past two decades, Dr. Jane Goodall and JGI have supported the efforts of young people across the globe who are making this world a better place for people, animals and the environment through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, JGI’s international youth program.
Celebrating Peace for All – People, Animals and the Environment
Each year, with Dr. Jane as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, Roots & Shoots members celebrate their projects, and how their impacts are creating peace for all – people, animals and the environment.
