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WORLD RENOWNED CONSERVATIONIST DR JANE GOODALL, DBE, TO VISIT ABERDEEN SCHOOLCHILDREN ON MAY 6

The International School of Aberdeen is pleased to host Dr. Jane Goodall on Friday, 6 May when she will address students and representatives from other schools.

Dr Goodall will be speaking about her global humanitarian and environmental programme for young people of all ages, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, which now has over 1,200 participating schools in the UK and groups in more than 125 countries.

The International School is made up of students from 35-40 different nationalities, of which 16% are local UK students. Students in grades 3-11 will have the opportunity to hear Dr Jane speak.

The Director of the school, Dr Dan Hovde said, ‘We are honoured to host Dr Goodall and have our students hear her speak about her life and her life’s work. We are pleased that we can play a small part in promoting her outstanding Roots & Shoots programme.”

Executive Director Tara Golshan said: “I am delighted that nearly a million young people 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 the planet and its inhabitants. Participants gain enhanced knowledge of the natural world and how human and animal communities are linked through the holistic approach of the programme. They are also able to take more informed decisions to reduce their environmental footprint and have greater respect for planet earth. The programme is already active in many other international schools around the world.

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots creates informed citizens who take positive welfare actions for current and future generations, as well as directly benefiting young participants themselves, who develop confidence and leadership skills.

“Roots & Shoots is one of the greatest hopes for youth because it helps in so many ways. In addition, it is almost exclusively run by young members, teaching them independence. This programme has changed my life”  Rayan Asfari (age 15)

The possibilities for making a difference in their local and global communities are as varied as the youngster’s imagination and enterprising natures. All over the country, young people are building wildlife gardens, creating recycling zones at school and holding recycled fashion shows to help the environment.

To find out more please visit www.rootsnshoots.org.uk

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