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Young Filmmakers Connecting Communities Around the World

April 01, 2026 — Movies and media represent so much more than just entertainment; They can inform, inspire, and motivate change. The power of visual storytelling is that it can bring to light issues we were not aware of through a perfect balance of creating a visceral and emotional connection to the subject, sharing vital information, and encouraging action. Seeing the impact media can have in shaping our world view, decisions […]

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Youth Using Trash to Give Back to Wildlife with Big Results

April 01, 2026 — Witnessing the harm humans inflict on the natural world in person can have a massive impact on the way we understand issues and are motivated to take action. What we may think is a problem somewhere else, quickly becomes something in our own backyard that cannot be ignored. Members of the Roots & Shoots group B.I.R.D. […]

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Leakey and Goodall: Scientists Who Changed How We Define ‘Human’

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall’s journey to Gombe nearly 60 years ago to study wild chimpanzees may seem like a simple story, but it was the result of a lot of hard work and dedication. Many details of the path Jane took to get to Gombe are often eclipsed by her groundbreaking discoveries and subsequent activism, but they […]

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When in Windsor: My Time With Global Change-Makers

April 01, 2026 — I talk all day, every day, about Roots & Shoots and its impact on not just the beneficiaries of our youth-led projects, but also its impact on the individual. Knowing that you’re not out here alone trying to leave this planet better than you found it, but that you’re also part of a global movement […]

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New Doc Special THE HOPE Tells Story of Jane’s Living Legacy

April 01, 2026 — The documentary film ‘JANE’ is a phenomenon – but it’s only part of the story. The film covers the remarkable journey of 26 year old Jane Goodall as a young researcher immersing herself in the lives of wild chimpanzees, and her personal struggles and accomplishments as a trailblazing scientist, mother, wife and mentor. But today, […]

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Prince Harry Meets Dr. Goodall and Roots & Shoots Change-Makers

April 01, 2026 — In a royally excellent meeting of compassionate leaders, Prince Harry and Dr. Jane Goodall came together along with 26 young Roots & Shoots representatives from around the world for the Global Summit at Windsor Castle! The event included a speech from Prince Harry, a showcase of Roots & Shoots projects, brainstorming for current and future […]

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How to Take Your Digital Activism to the Next Level

April 01, 2026 — You pick up your phone, open a social media app, and what do you see? Maybe you scroll through images of friends hanging out, foodies sharing their meals, or a viral video. But beyond what seems like superficial content, what we observe on social media influences what we consider important and the way we act. As much as online spaces shape us, it’s clear that […]

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Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf Is Taking Chimpanzee Research to the Next Level

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane Goodall started research at Gombe Stream National Park in 1960, and the discoveries made by Jane and researchers who followed have redefined our understanding of and relationship to chimpanzees as our closest living relatives. The legacy she left at Gombe continues today through JGI and other institutions thanks to the efforts of scientists […]

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Bringing JGI’s Innovative Chimpanzee Conservation Models and Tools to Liberia

April 01, 2026 — After intensive research and scoping to understand the threats to the populations of chimpanzees in Liberia, along with deepened existing relationships with conservation partners including Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection Organization, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) will begin implementation, alongside expert scientists in the fields of behavior change and species viability, of our well established, […]

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Hope Online: Dr. Goodall’s Skype in the Classroom Reaches 200k Students

April 01, 2026 — Dr. Jane travels all around the world sharing important messages to inspire. These messages are all based on the belief that every individual’s actions can make a BIG impact. In April, the Jane Goodall Institute‘s (JGI) Roots & Shoots program partnered with Microsoft and Skype in the Classroom to offer two live broadcasts with Dr. […]

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