In 1991，Dr. Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots in order to empower and encourage youth of all ages to pursue their passion, mobilize their peers, and become the leaders our world needs in order to ensure a better future for people, animals, and the environment. Our world needs a different type of leader, one guided by compassionate, educated thought, who will make good decisions for our planet.To educate young people about the interconnectedness between nature and human beings, and encourages them to take action for our environment, animals, and community.