Roots & Shoots Peace Day

Ever since Dr. Jane Goodall was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace in 2002, Roots & Shoots has organized an annual event to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace in September.

Roots & Shoots groups around the world build giant Peace Doves and fly them to promote a culture of peace and spend a day free of violence.

Read about the history of Peace Day, get instructions to build giant Peace Doves, and learn about our newest campaign "Hugs for Peace" on this page!

Chimp Guardian Program

The Jane Goodall Institute's Chimp Guardian Program gives you the opportunity to adopt a chimpanzee from the Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Congo.

Follow in the footsteps of Elliot Lupini , a Roots & Shootser from Victoria, BC, who has raised or donated over $2,000 for orphaned chimpanzees!

Read the Chimpanzee News to get informed, then find out how your Roots & Shoots group can adopt a chimp or raise money for a sanctuary on our website today.

Project Blue: Water Campaign

Roots & Shoots Canada launched its first annual national campaign in 2009. The campaign focuses on water and is called Project Blue!

The Project Blue website provides fact sheets, tip sheets, project and fundraising ideas, events and contests for your group to take action on water-related issues.

The campaign aims to unite Canadian Roots & Shoots  projects around a common and pertinent theme to increase their impact.

Visit the Project Blue website today and take action!            

Planet Releaf: Forest Campaign

Planet Releaf is the second annual national Roots & Shoots campaign. Focused on forests!

Planet Releaf engages Canadian youth in:

• Restoring Canada's green spaces
• Defending forest habitat for Canadian wildlife
• Promoting awareness of forest issues
• Supporting Africa's forests, chimpanzees and communities

Check out the Planet Releaf website and get active!               

Leading Light Initiative

This campaign aims to provide high quality solar powered LED lanterns to professionals working in rural and remote communities throughout the developing world. Read more about the Leading Light Initiative and how your group can participate here.

The Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots members have sent lanterns to Tanzania, Uganda, Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Visit the Leading Light Initiative page to read about how our Roots & Members are involved!