What is the name of Goodall's global youth program?

The name of Jane Goodall’s global youth program is Roots & Shoots. Goodall founded it in 1991 after meeting with 12 young people in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, who wanted to address environmental and community problems around them.

Roots & Shoots helps young people design and lead projects benefiting people, animals, and the environment. Its activities can include conservation campaigns, community service, animal-welfare work, habitat restoration, and educational initiatives. The program is intended for participants ranging from preschool age through university.

A common mix-up is confusing Roots & Shoots with the Jane Goodall Institute. The institute, founded in 1977, is the broader conservation organization; Roots & Shoots is its youth-focused program. The name reflects growth and interconnectedness: roots represent firm foundations, while shoots suggest young people reaching outward and creating change. The program has expanded into a worldwide network of local groups and chapters.