Seriously Good For All

Preventing Pandemics with Data from the Forests of Gombe

April 01, 2026 — Did you know that we interact with bacteria and viruses in the most intimate ways without realizing it, every single day? Every second of the day our body is on guard, defending itself against the infectious diseases that try to harm us. Why do some make us sneeze a little while others have the potential […]

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Communities Lead Sustainable Development in Vikonge, Tanzania

April 01, 2026 — Just a short time ago, Vikonge community in Tanzania was facing complex challenges. The village was dealing with natural resource depletion and other environmental threats due to a lack of land-use plans,limited capacity, and an absence of modern technological tools to conduct regular forest patrols. Through the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) program—funded by […]

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Jane Goodall Becomes Inspiring Barbie Made of Recycled Plastic

April 01, 2026 — Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series™ pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way for generations to dream bigger than ever before. This year, for World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, Barbie is recognizing renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall with the first ever Inspiring […]

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Second Chances in 2022: Stories from Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees 

April 01, 2026 — In another year full of unique global challenges, a little bit of hope goes a long way. One place we’re finding a lot of hope is in the inspiring stories from our programs! The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) offers second chances to chimpanzees orphaned or […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: We’ve Got Your Back(Pack)!

April 01, 2026 — A new school year is here, and while we’re sure many of you will be missing the free time of Summer, school brings a lot of great opportunities for fun, friends, and making a difference ! Every lesson is a chance to better understand the world, and it’s only by understanding the world that we help […]

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Inspiring Youth Project: Adorable Animal Adoption Ads

April 01, 2026 — June is here, and with it, the end of another school year and the beginning of summer vacation in the U.S.! While COVID-19 still represents a very real challenge, thanks to vaccinations many are returning to changemaking in person! One silver lining of the pandemic was the increase in animal adoptions as more people were […]

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SNIFFER DOG PROGRAM – KIVULI & RANGER ARSENE: BEST FRIENDS IN ACTION

April 01, 2026 — Did you know Dr. Goodall’s favorite animal is actually dogs? It’s for good reason! In the Republic of the Congo and across the chimpanzee range, illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to wildlife and human communities. By using a “Triangle Approach” JGI is able to work with local law enforcement, increase environmental […]

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JGI’s Community Microcredit Programs Expand Horizons for Sustainable Development  

April 01, 2026 — In Tanzania, JGI has long supported community-managed funds to support sustainable development, and in 2021, through the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) project, this work grew in new ways including 17 new COCOBA (community conservation banking) groups in the first quarter alone! Each COCOBA group selected a community leader to be trained on general […]

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JGI Partners with IAIA to Inspire and Support Indigenous Youth

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA’s Roots & Shoots youth program recently announced our exciting partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Northern New Mexico and across the U.S.! Since its creation in 1991, JGI’s Roots & Shoots program has been encouraging young changemakers all over the world to make a positive […]

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We Are a Part of Nature: Roots & Shoots Partners with Children & Nature Network

April 01, 2026 — The Jane Goodall Institute is proud to announce a new partnership between our Roots & Shoots youth program and the Children & Nature Network! These two programs – committed to the well-being of children and the natural world – are collaborating on a national partnership that will engage and grow a strong network of young […]

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