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Fighting for the Environment Through Inclusion

April 01, 2026 — The most difficult and important step in confronting a problem is the one of the individual who does something to change the situation for the better, despite the obstacles. In a democracy that has been shaped by a past and present of racism and sexism, which now much more flamboyantly, aggressively, and confidently threatens that […]

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Where Wildlife Are in Danger, There Exists a Thin Green Line

April 01, 2026 — You may have heard of the term “wildlife trafficking,” in the context of graphic imagery of elephants being brutally murdered for their tusks, or piles and piles of the fins of sharks drying on the concrete. Public demand for wildlife and wildlife products has resulted in a boom of illegal trade, that is quickly pushing […]

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Answer the Call : Mobile Recycling Day

April 01, 2026 — Have you ever wondered what your phone was made of or how those materials were collected? Well, turns out there’s a lot more to that story than you may have thought. On January 24, 2017, the Jane Goodall Institute will hold a Call to Action, dedicated to the international recycling of mobile phones. Why set […]

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Goodbye, La Vieille

April 01, 2026 — This year has been a wonderful one at Tchimpounga, filled with friendship and new adventure, especially for the chimpanzees who have been able to move to their new island homes. But sadly, Tchimpounga has also suffered a great loss. This December 11, 2016, we said goodbye to La Vieille, a gentle old soul who lived at […]

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Our Reason for Hope, Is You.

April 01, 2026 — What is hope? In the recent film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” a phrase is emphasized several times: “Rebellions are built on hope.” Nearly without exception, every great leader or thinker has had something to say about hope, a seemingly necessary component to achieving extraordinary accomplishments. Many of the top players in our cultural constellation […]

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Chimp Stories: Luc

April 01, 2026 — Luc is a true explorer. He manages to convince his group every morning to take a long walk on the forest throughout the island. Now that the island facilities are more complete, the caregivers rarely have physical contact with the chimpanzees unless there is a situation that requires it such as veterinary care or feeding. […]

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Roots & Shoots’ Recipe For A Better World: Celebrating 25 Years

April 01, 2026 — Imagine a world without climate change…without wildlife trafficking, biodiversity loss, poverty, and violence. Though such a place can be difficult to imagine, Roots & Shoots members are working towards making this happen every single day! Through local community service campaigns, more than 600,000 Roots & Shoots youth around the globe take on some of our world’s greatest challenges all […]

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People Doing Good: Veterinary Assistant, Hugues Boungou

April 01, 2026 — Hugues Boungou is a veterinary assistant at the Jane Goodall Institute in Republic of Congo. He provides support to Dr. Rebeca Atencia, JGI-Congo’s executive director and veterinarian, as well as the rest of the staff at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center. Hugues previously worked as a nurse in a hospital in the town of Pointe Noire, […]

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Good Gifts JGI Holiday Gift Guide!

April 01, 2026 — This holiday season, get the good stuff that gives back! All of the items featured in our holiday gift guide benefit the Jane Goodall Institute or our work in some way. By giving these gifts to those you love, you’re helping us continue our research of, and provide protection for wildlife and their habitats, while […]

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Roots & Shoots Project of the Month (POTM): Dress Like Jane, Be Like Jane!

April 01, 2026 — The tradition of Halloween breeds excitement for so many for a variety of reasons: the thrill of an alter ego, the joy of a witty costume, plus candy, candy, and more candy. However, the circumstances are usually driven by a happiness that is short lived, and in most cases superficial. Through the eyes of a […]

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