News from Roots & Shoots Mission Control

Dr Jane Goodall DBE today celebrated the 1000th UK school (Cranmer Primary School from Surrey) to join Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Education Programme.

Executive Director Tara Golshan said, ‘I am delighted that nearly a million children are now engaged with Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme which encourages children to implement practical positive change for people, animals and the environment. The future is in their hands, and by encouraging their involvement we give them the skills, hope and confidence to make it a better one.’

The Jane Goodall Institute’s education programme encourages young people to take positive action to create a better future for our planet and its inhabitants. Participants gain enhanced knowledge of the natural world and how human and …

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As part of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme, schools from across the UK were invited to Regent’s Park, London last week to take part in a prestigious Awards ceremony in the presence of Dr Jane Goodall.

The event took place at the Zoological Society of London’s headquarters – a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats and where Dr Jane saw her first chimpanzee.

Students prepared creative showcases of their contribution in the area of people, animals and the environment and described to Dr. Goodall and the other participants and guests what they had achieved, why it was important and how they would build on their work for the future preservation of the planet.

Schools were presented with …

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Congratulations to Jo Peace for running the Brooks Brighton 10K Run on Sunday 21st November!

It’s still not too late to join Jo in supporting Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots – donations can be made through Virgin Money Giving.
“Hi, I’m Jo Peace.

I’m raising funds for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program, by taking part in the Brooks Brighton 10K run on November 21st.

The Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people …

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One of our own Roots & Shoots Directors, Tara Golshan (Executive Director, Education), has been nominated for an Award – so it is not just the schools!

Congratulations, Tara!

Here is a message from one of our supporters, Jo Peace, who will be running this month to raise money for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots:
“Hi, I’m Jo Peace.

I’m raising funds for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program, by taking part in the Brooks Brighton 10K run on November 21st.

The Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world. …

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LOCAL YOUTH CAME TOGETHER ON 19th SEPTEMBER TO CELEBRATE PEACE IN LONDON
London UK– Following the lead of their hero – renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE – young people from across the UK came together in London for a Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Day of Peace event on 19th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Greater London Authority, Main Entrance City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, More London. Young people who are members of Roots & Shoots, Jane Goodall’s global environmental and humanitarian youth program, hosted a peace dove parade to support the United Nations International Day of Peace.

A UN Messenger of Peace since 2002, Dr. Goodall established Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Day of Peace in 2004 to encourage …

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Amazon – go to the Jane Goodall Institute UK website www.janegoodall.org.uk/help page, use the link to buy goodies from Amazon, and a percentage goes towards our wildlife research, education and conservation.
Anniversary giving – celebrate a special date by asking friends and family to give a special gift to the Jane Goodall Institute. We’ll mention all those celebrated in our newsletter and on our website – just let us know.
Auction – organise your own auction evening with donated items from people you know and even local businesses.
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Baking – you can guarantee that your friends and family will be happy to give a contribution in exchange for homemade provisions!
Barbeque – get friends and family to join …

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Would you like to invite Dr. Jane to come and speak at your school or event?

Dr Goodall travels for much of each year spreading her message of peace and hope around the world. She welcomes invitations from schools (acting as hosts for a group of schools locally), organizations, and corporations that share her mission to help people, animals and the environment. For your invitation to be considered, please fill out the following form and email it to Jasmina Marcheva – jasmina@janegoodall.org.uk

Download the Lecture Request Form (Word Document).

If you have an idea for running a Roots & Shoots project that requires additional funding than is currently available, the new Big Lottery Community Wildlife Fund may be able to help.

http://www2.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_community_wildlife

Read more about the Big Lottery Community Wildlife Fund

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