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Video by Alison, South Island School Media Department

Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots is an environmental and humanitarian education program and a global network of people making a difference in their communities.

Groups identify, research, plan and take action to solve issues affecting animals, the environment or humans. With the support of Roots & Shoots staff and resources, young people are empowered to engage with their community and create positive change.

With over 10,000 groups in more than 120 countries, joining Roots & Shoots Hong Kong makes you a part of a global movement of people making a difference.

By Joining Roots & Shoots Hong Kong you have access to useful resources, are able to attend Roots & Shoots workshops and events and will have the ongoing support from Roots & Shoots staff to help you plan and implement your own project/s.

The Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong runs several programs under the umbrella of Roots & Shoots:

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots

Roots & Shoots is the JGIHK’s signature program in Hong Kong.  Roots & Shoots programs are student lead and emphasize respect for our communities, environment, and animal welfare.

Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme (SEPAS) 2011/2012

Sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Fund, Roots & Shoots is pilot running an environmental education program in five primary schools in the 2011/2012 school year. This pilot scheme is co-organized by the Environmental  Campaign Committee and the Environmental Protection Department. For details, please refer to the project website.

Organic Farming Program for Schools Sponsored by FedEx

Participants include students from four local primary schools and volunteers from FedEx. Roots & Shoots organize training, visits and help partner schools start and maintain their own organic gardens. For details, visit the project webpage.

English Environment Program

The 10-week program is a series of carefully developed lessons plans and resources for local primary school teachers to teach the English language using hands-on environmental education techniques.

Hong Kong Girl Guides Badge Program

This is a bilingual program that encourages Girl Guides to complete action-based tasks to show care and concern for people, animals and the environment. Once completed, they’re awarded a Roots & Shoots cloth badge. For details, please refer to the HKGGA website.