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Dr. Goodall: Today is a Day for Elephants

April 01, 2026 — World Elephant Day, August 12, is one when animal lovers around the world join together to celebrate the miracle that is the Elephant. It is a day to contemplate how truly wonderful they are, with their complex social lives, the close affectionate and supportive bonds between family members that can last through life. There is […]

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A photo of an elderly, feminine person with light skin and white hair in a ponytail (Dr. Jane Goodall) sitting among tall grass and holding a journal and a pair of binoculars.

Jane goodall day: first annual day of action

March 23, 2026 — JGI is proud to launch Jane Goodall Day, our first annual giving day and a day of action. It is rooted in the belief Jane championed throughout her life: that hope is something we create together.

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A photo of an elderly, feminine person with light skin and white hair in a ponytail (Dr. Jane Goodall) standing outside in the middle of a group of people dressed in colorful clothing.

The Work Continues: The Jane Goodall Institute Carrying Forward Jane’s Mission

December 05, 2025 — Jane’s mission was to inspire hope and transform it into action. The Jane Goodall Institute is continuing Dr. Goodall’s work — this is how.

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The World Mourns Dr. Jane Goodall

October 23, 2025 — Across the globe, JGI mourns Jane's passing. Here are some of the ways that we have chosen to celebrate our beloved founder.

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The Sweet Success Of Tanzanian Beekeeping

April 18, 2025 — In the heart of western Tanzania, deep in the lush forests of Katavi, the steady hum of bees signals more than just the making of honey — it tells a story of resilience, opportunity, and sustainable transformation. Abdallah Kakoso and Rehema Humud never expected that bees would change their life. For years, limited economic opportunities […]

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Genesis Butler – Hope is Empathy and Action for Animals (Jane Goodall Hopecast #3)

January 26, 2021 — Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Jane Goodall talks with Genesis Butler about her own beginnings as a young environmentalist, with both activists sharing parallel stories from the same early age, albeit seven decades apart. Genesis is a climate change activist, animal rights advocate, and founder of Genesis for Animals, a rescue and sanctuary organization. […]

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Dave Matthews – Hope Is Taking Action and Inspiring Those Around You (Jane Goodall Hopecast #2)

January 12, 2021 — Episode Summary A scientist turned global activist and an internationally acclaimed rockstar walk into a podcast…This is episode 2 of the Jane Goodall Hopecast! Dr. Jane Goodall and Dave Matthews have been friends for many years (having shared many a good talks over whiskey), and though they may seem an unlikely pair, their admiration and […]

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Jane Goodall – You Are Reason for Hope (Jane Goodall Hopecast #1)

December 30, 2020 — Episode Summary Hope is a word that often gets used in important speeches, in critical moments, in Star Wars films, and in our darkest hours – but what is hope? There are many explanations for the word, including from the late Old English hopa “confidence in the future,” or from c. 1200 as “expectation of something desired;” […]

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The Jane Goodall Hopecast: What You Need to End 2020 With Hope

June 24, 2020 — The Jane Goodall Hopecast is one of the most anticipated virtual launches of the year, and now…without further ado…THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE IS… DECEMBER 3OTH 2020! As we exit what has been, by many accounts, one of the most difficult years in recent memory, we are honored and excited to be able to share the […]

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YOUR CHANCE to be Part of JANE GOODALL HOPECAST

May 01, 2020 — Jane has often said that to reach people you much reach the heart – and to do that, you must use stories. That’s why we’re SO EXCITED to be bringing you a brand-new podcast, Jane Goodall Hopecast. Dr. Jane Goodall blazed the trail and changed the world. Now, she’s studying new subjects – humans! This brand-new […]

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