Roots

Roots is a program operating as a charitable organization headquartered in Gering, Nebraska. The organization employs 7 individuals. Roots focuses on building the capacity of grassroots climate justice movements originating from the Global South. Roots provides a variety of resources and opportunities aimed at empowering individuals and communities in their climate justice efforts. These include capacity-building workshops on topics like organizational development, wellbeing, resilience, countering disinformation, and grassroots organizing. Roots also offers immersive storytelling experiences like Climate Simulation Games and Human LIVEraries. Additionally, the organization hosts Climate Justice Camps, providing platforms for activists and organizers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate. One of Roots' core focuses is fostering strong relationships and supporting the long-term growth of grassroots leadership. Through partnerships with diverse networks and organizations, Roots invests in the success of activists working in Latin America, the Caribbean, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Roots encourages interested parties to visit their website, poweredbyroots.org, for more information.