A program of the Jane Goodall Institute
Following Dr. Jane's lead as a UN Messenger of Peace, members and friends of Roots & Shoots are called to celebrate peace each year in honor of United Nations International Day of Peace.
So that families can celebrate together, Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace is held on the weekend closest to the UN observance of the Day of Peace. In 2009, Roots & Shoots members and friends gathered and celebrated Day of Peace on September 20. In 2010, celebrations are being planned for September 19.
Last year, Celebrations were held in cities across the globe, including:
| Barcelona, Spain | Los Angeles, USA |
| Boston, USA | Madrid, Spain |
| Brussels, Belgium |
New York City, USA |
| Chicago, USA | Rome, Italy |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Toronto, Canada |
| Hong Kong, SAR, China |
Singapore, Singapore |
| London, United Kingdom |
Vienna, Austria |