Voices of JGI

We’re Taking Jane’s Vision To the Next Level

April 01, 2026 — Many of us know the story: Jane Goodall lived in Gombe immersed in the lives of wild chimpanzees, allowing her to unlock truths like no one had before, revolutionizing the way we understand our closest living relatives and ourselves. The story you may not know is how Jane’s approach to science wasn’t the only revolutionary thing […]

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THIS NEWS IS GOOD FOR ALL: BEST OF 2018!

April 01, 2026 — 2018 was full of stories – good, challenging and everything in between. GFAN stories are those fueled by hope, which inspires us all to take action. We’ve collected some of our and your favorites from this year, helping us to better understand our world, other species, other people, and what we can each do to make a […]

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Best of 2018: ‘Rise of the Warrior Apes’ Wins Top Doc Film Awards!

April 01, 2026 — The culmination of over twenty years of chimpanzee research, Rise of the Warrior Apesis a visually and emotionally stunning documentary. The award-winning film follows a specific community of chimpanzees living in Ngogo, Uganda through their daily lives. By the end of filming in 2016, the group was comprised of over 200 chimpanzees, more than five […]

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How to Have a Holly Jolly Sustainable Holiday Season!

April 01, 2026 — The holiday season is now fully upon us and as this time of year can also be synonymous with heavy consumption, it’s important to find ways to be sustainable while enjoying the cheer! Luckily, the Jane Goodall Institute has this guide to celebrate these happy holidays sustainably! So grab a warm mug of hot (ethically […]

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JGI’s 2018 Holiday Good For All Gift Guide

April 01, 2026 — From hoodies to hats, water bottles, exclusive tees & more, JGI’s eStore has the #GoodForAllGear that looks good & does good, too. All proceeds directly benefit the work of JGI to protect chimpanzees and other great apes along with their habitats through collaboration with local communities to improve well-being for all. Scroll through to check […]

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You Give Us Hope That We Can Keep Species ForeverWild !

April 01, 2026 — Every day you live, you have an impact on the world around you, locally and globally. As we go about our daily lives, we may hear stories about species loss and feel disconnected or confused about what one individual could do about the problem. But there is something you can do today, and it will […]

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Celebrating World Rhino Day by Standing Up For Rhinos

April 01, 2026 — To save the rhinos, it is not enough to support anti-poaching efforts on the ground. We must also fight corruption, a tough challenge for there is corruption everywhere. Just do something, and do it now, before it is too late. – Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of […]

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Dr. Goodall Broke Boundaries in Science – Now You Can, Too!

April 01, 2026 — Basecamp 1960s: The sky is inky fabric dotted with stars. The moon is full tonight and reveals a cross stitching of marching ants on the ground. A yellow light flickers from inside the weather-worn tent, and the bugs play offbeat alongside the typing of a typewriter. You’ve entered the world of young Jane Goodall. But how […]

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Elephant Documentary Proves All You Need is ‘Love and Bananas’

April 01, 2026 — Across the internet, in photos, on magazine covers and jewelry pieces, we see the elephant honored and admired by animal lovers around the world. If you have ever had the chance to watch baby elephants splashing around with their mother in a pond, you have probably fallen in love these remarkable beings. Unfortunately,  for most […]

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Schmidt’s Naturals Partners with JGI Using One of Jane’s Favorite Scents

April 01, 2026 — Atop what would become known as Jane’s Peak in Gombe, Tanzania, young Jane Goodall could grow her understanding of the mysterious wild chimpanzees that eluded her. Through her binoculars, she could follow their habits and movements before they allowed her to enter their world. Down in the valley with the chimpanzees, Jane came to discover […]

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