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Roots & Shoots Malaysia

Youth-led action for people, animals, and the environment

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Roots & Shoots Malaysia

Roots and Shoots Malaysia is the local chapter of Jane Goodall's global youth-led action programme, founded by Dr Jane Goodall in 1991 under the Jane Goodall Institute. The programme began with 12 students and has since grown into a worldwide movement, empowering young people of all ages to create positive change for people, animals, and the environment. Based in Petaling Jaya, the Malaysian chapter provides young people with tools to initiate and lead impactful projects and campaigns rooted in compassion, respect, and intercultural solidarity.

Founded
Headquarters
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating in
Malaysia

Mission

To empower young people to create positive change for people, animals, and the environment through projects grounded in compassion and respect.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Malaysia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 46

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ROS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Roots & Shoots Malaysia has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Roots & Shoots Malaysia draws on its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Roots & Shoots Malaysia is an environment nonprofit based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Roots & Shoots Malaysia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Malaysia is 46/100.

Roots & Shoots Malaysia is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Roots & Shoots Malaysia is classified as an Environment organization, based in Malaysia.

Roots & Shoots Malaysia is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Roots and Shoots Malaysia is the local chapter of Jane Goodall's global youth-led action programme, founded by Dr Jane Goodall in 1991 under the Jane Goodall Institute. The programme began with 12 students and has since grown into a worldwide movement, empowering young people of all ages to create positive change for people, animals, and the environment. Based in Petaling Jaya, the Malaysian chapter provides young people with tools to initiate and lead impactful projects and campaigns rooted in compassion, respect, and intercultural solidarity. Roots & Shoots Malaysia is an environment organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2015.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Malaysia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 485
Arts & Culture 433
Health 141
Community Development 103
Sports & Recreation 100
Education 86
Human Services 77
Advocacy & Civil Rights 73
Environment this charity 70
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most.

Orphans 161
Cultural Heritage 119
Poverty 100
Eldercare & Aging 82
Disability 71
Housing 41
Refugees 32
HIV/AIDS 22
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Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Roots & Shoots Malaysia

What is Roots & Shoots Malaysia?
Roots & Shoots Malaysia is a environment nonprofit organization based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Roots and Shoots Malaysia is the local chapter of Jane Goodall's global youth-led action programme, founded by Dr Jane Goodall in 1991 under the Jane Goodall Institute. The programme began with 12 students and has since grown into a worldwide movement, empowering young people of all ages to create positive change for people, animals, and the environment. Based in Petaling Jaya, the Malaysian chapter provides young people with tools to initiate and lead impactful projects and campaigns rooted in compassion, respect, and intercultural solidarity.
When was Roots & Shoots Malaysia founded?
Roots & Shoots Malaysia was founded in 2015.
Where is Roots & Shoots Malaysia located?
Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Is Roots & Shoots Malaysia trustworthy?
Roots & Shoots Malaysia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Roots & Shoots Malaysia's website?
https://www.rootsandshoots.my
Are donations to Roots & Shoots Malaysia tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.