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Rising from the Ashes

April 01, 2026 — When disaster strikes, young people have the power to make a difference — and Roots & Shoots was created to help them do just that. Designed to support youth in taking action for their local communities, the program inspires changemakers to turn their compassion into meaningful impact.   In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles […]

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Join the #GoodAllDay Movement Through Positive Actions That Honor Jane’s 91st Birthday!

April 01, 2026 — Jane believes that every small action adds up to a big impact. For her birthday, here are a few ways to truly celebrate Jane by taking action in your community!  Jane Goodall is turning 91 on April 3, 2025, and we want to celebrate this major birthday with you! Jane is lucky enough to have […]

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Where in the World was Jane in 2024?

April 01, 2026 — In 2024, the Jane Goodall Institute marked a monumental year as we celebrated Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday, reflecting on her incredible legacy and the hopeful vision she continues to champion for the planet. To commemorate this milestone, Jane embarked on a global tour, visiting 27 countries across six continents — making her message of […]

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World Renowned Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

April 01, 2026 — The ethologist, activist, and Jane Goodall Institute founder was recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to science and decades of advocacy for our planet. The Jane Goodall Institute is immensely proud of our founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to science and tireless advocacy for […]

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Jane’s 2024 End-of-Year Message to the JGI Family

April 01, 2026 — This is a message to the JGI global family — staff, boards, donors, volunteers and everyone else. A message to wish you a wonderful holiday season, whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other religious festival — or just a year end celebration of all the amazing things you have all been doing to make this […]

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Photovoice Training for Impactful Community-Led Action and Storytelling

April 01, 2026 — With help from photovoice training, a method which pairs photography and narratives to document community needs and resources, the Jane Goodall Institute is sending out roots (and shoots) of compassionate storytelling through our global network!  Dr. Jane Goodall began Roots & Shoots when a small group of students came up to her front porch in […]

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The Pearl of Africa: Conservation in Action in Uganda

April 01, 2026 — Nestled in the heart of Africa, Uganda is a land of breathtaking beauty — a place where misty mountains meet lush forests, full of life. Often known as “the pearl of Africa,” it is not only a treasure trove of natural wonders but is also home to a vibrant Jane Goodall Institute team whose transformative […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: Hope as a Mechanism for Change

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Hope is a transformative force. At her core, Dr. Jane Goodall believes that hope inspires action, and in turn, inspires more hope — a virtuous circle in which, if every individual participates, the world fundamentally changes. Every program at the Jane Goodall Institute activates this ethos and inspires individuals […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute’s Impact: The Power of Community

April 01, 2026 — An update from our 2023 annual report.  Every individual can make a difference, but community is a multiplier that creates an even broader impact. Dr. Jane Goodall’s early work advocating for the protection of chimpanzees quickly revealed that local communities must be at the center of conservation efforts — who better to protect their natural […]

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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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