Rooted in Community

Rooted in Community National Network also referred to as R.I.C or Rooted in Community, a project of Earth Island Institute, is a non-profit organization that was founded in Boston. It is a national network that brings young people together to create food security, community gardens and fight for food justice in low income communities. Diverse group of adults and youths helps "empowers young people to take leadership in their own communities."[1] Annual conference and regional gathering for youths to have the opportunity to travel different communities.

History

Two High School students from The Food Project attended 1998 American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) conference. They feel there was a lack of youths involved in the food system and fighting for food justice. First conference was held in Boston with over 70 youths attending.

Program Overview

Inviting youths from across the country to experience different ways to improve their communities. Attending to different workshops with team building and leadership activities, also discuss issues with the food industry in America. Also fighting for Food Justice for communities to have the right to grow, sell, and eat inexpensive healthy food. Changing the food system by helping passing the Youth Food Bill of Rights in Washington.[2] Youths learn about food preparation creating healthy eating habits and appreciation for agriculture.[3] RIC created the TOOL SHED, an online information resource website to help other farmers and youths. The TOOL SHED has lessons on giving a workshop, lecture, and activities.[4]

List of Network Groups

List of organizations, programs and supporters who attended to conferences in the past:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.rootedincommunity.org/
  2. ↑ http://www.youthfoodbillofrights.com/index.html
  3. ↑ http://archives.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=163144
  4. ↑ http://www.rictoolshed.org/about
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