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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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Celebrating Jane’s 90th with Vital Impacts: Women Behind the Lens 

April 01, 2026 — There are so many ways to describe Dr. Jane Goodall — ethologist, conservationist, advocate — but she’s also known as a celebrated storyteller! Since Jane’s wild chimpanzee research in what is now Gombe, Tanzania, storytellers of various media have followed in her footsteps, inspiring compassion and action for this planet we share. In an exciting […]

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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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Get to Know Tchimpoungas Newest Chimpanzees  

April 01, 2026 — Four new rescues from Angola get a second chance at Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary.  We’re all smiles at Tchimpounga these days! The Jane Goodall Institute’s renowned 🔗 Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo just welcomed four new additions to our sanctuary from Angola.  These four new chimpanzees are part of a […]

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Tchimpounga Welcomes Eight Chimpanzees from Angola

April 01, 2026 — A multi-year collaborative rescue effort pays off. Eight chimpanzees have a new home at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Angolan and Congolese governments, along with JGI RoC and our partner 🔗 Wild at Life. In Congo, JGI’s prevention and education efforts have […]

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Reflections on the 2023 United Nations International Day of Peace

April 01, 2026 — I am a UN Messenger of Peace and it is not easy to think what message I should share this year. Because right now the world is so very far from being peaceful. Yet so many millions of people hate war and dream of living in peace. Mothers protest when their husbands or sons are forced to fight. And weep when they return wounded or in body bags. […]

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