Hope In Action

The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Science with a Heart 

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Curiosity, resilience, and innovation are essential elements born from Dr. Jane Goodall’s first steps into the forests of Gombe. Drawn to this work due to her unceasing desire to understand animals, Dr. Jane Goodall found that observing nature and performing scientific research fulfilled her innate sense of wonder. […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Care for the Tapestry of Life 

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Before she was a global icon, before she was a scientist, Dr. Jane Goodall was first and foremost a lover of animals. Her belief in the sentience and sapience of non-human animals — including one of her greatest teachers, a dog named Rusty — motivated her passions from […]

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Introducing Sustainable Honey with Burlap & Barrel: Sweet Solutions for Conservation

April 01, 2026 — Jane Goodall Institute partners with Burlap & Barrel to support Tanzanian livelihoods. In western Tanzania, bees are doing more than just making honey — they’re helping local people ensure the future of their community and environment. This week, we’re announcing a new partnership with Burlap & Barrel, a leading purveyor of single origin spices sourced […]

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A chimpanzee (Wounda) sits alone, surrounded by greenery with her arm resting on a wood log.

A Future of Hope: How Chimp Crazy Can Inspire Action for Primate Welfare

April 01, 2026 — The release of HBO’s Chimp Crazy offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by chimpanzees in captivity. Learn how this series can inspire us to take action and help secure a better future for chimpanzees and all primates.

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Rooted in Community: Introducing the 2024 Roots & Shoots Youth Council

April 01, 2026 — The beauty of Roots & Shoots is that it’s rooted in the belief that anyone, anywhere can change the world for the better. Of course, it’s easier (and more fun!) to come together to make a change, which is why Roots & Shoots USA has been especially focused on bringing our community together. In that […]

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A close-up photo of a baby gorilla. Behind her is what looks to be a person in a green shirt.

Meet Mozambique the Baby Gorilla, the Newest Member of JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary!

April 01, 2026 — We’re thrilled to share the inspiring rescue story of an infant gorilla, found in and named for Mozambique, who was saved from the illegal wildlife trade through the swift coordination of various government agencies. The Mozambique Wildlife Alliance (MWA) and law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to ensure her safety, confiscating and processing crucial permits for […]

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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Conservationists 

April 01, 2026 — Happy New Year!  Here at the Jane Goodall Institue, we’re starting 2025 with a renewed resolve to make the world a better place. In keeping with Jane’s belief that every individual action can make a big difference, we’ve made a few conservation-minded New Year’s resolutions of our own — join us!  1. EXPLORE PLANT-BASED RECIPES  […]

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Mapping Hope and Action  

April 01, 2026 — Add your own story to Jane Goodall Institute’s Tapestry of Hope  There’s no doubt about it—our planet is in crisis. From climate change to biodiversity loss, there’s a lot to be concerned about. But that’s not the whole story. If you only look at the negative headlines, you’ll miss inspiring reasons for hope. Community-led initiatives […]

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Second Chances in 2022: Stories from Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees 

April 01, 2026 — In another year full of unique global challenges, a little bit of hope goes a long way. One place we’re finding a lot of hope is in the inspiring stories from our programs! The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) offers second chances to chimpanzees orphaned or […]

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JGI’s Community Microcredit Programs Expand Horizons for Sustainable Development  

April 01, 2026 — In Tanzania, JGI has long supported community-managed funds to support sustainable development, and in 2021, through the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) project, this work grew in new ways including 17 new COCOBA (community conservation banking) groups in the first quarter alone! Each COCOBA group selected a community leader to be trained on general […]

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