Goodall launched the Roots & Shoots program on September 19, 1991.
On September 19, 1991, Jane Goodall launched the Roots & Shoots program, an innovative initiative aimed at empowering young people to engage actively with environmental and humanitarian challenges. Started with the belief that today's youth can change the world, the program has expanded globally, creating a network of young conservationists committed to effecting positive change in their communities. Roots & Shoots reflects Goodall’s lifelong belief in the power of young people to impact environmental preservation and foster global peace.