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Refugees: A Story of Crisis and of Hope

November 12, 2018 — It is easy to feel helpless in the face of a complex, global issue such as the plight of refugees. It may seem that only those with political power have the means to act. However, the core of JGI and JGI’s Roots & Shoots philosophy is that every individual has the power to do something, […]

Roots & Shoots’ Kai is a Helper Who Shows Up For People and Animals

November 12, 2018 — Kai Neander is a reminder that every time we are faced with the challenges of the world, we must remember to look for the helpers. Kai, a recent college graduate, has been taking on remarkable positive and impactful projects since 2007 (before he even turned 18!). This all started when he first met Dr. Jane […]

Change-Making Tools, Tips & More to Be a Compassionate Citizen

November 06, 2018 — One of the most powerful aspects of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots is that it is a movement of young people from all over working toward the same goal of a better world for people, other animals and the environment. When faced with a challenge and creating a project on your own, it […]

Need Something to Inspire You? Fall for Community Mapping!

October 04, 2018 — Fall is here! To dive into an innovative and fun school year, the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program has a unique activity that everyone will love. During these sunny Fall days where we have ample time to adventure and a thirst to make an impact on the world, the Roots & Shoots 4-step […]

Jane is a Global Compassionate Citizen – Are You?

October 01, 2018 — The festival of the year is here! On the 29th of September the annual Global Citizen Festival took place in NYC! Global Citizen is on a mission to promote gender equality, end poverty, improve education, improve public health and the environment. Dr. Goodall was able to attend last year’s festival and deliver a speech for […]

Introducing the Fund II Foundation Roots & Shoots National Fellows!

September 13, 2018 — In order to achieve our vision of a more compassionate world, filled with compassionate citizens making compassionate decisions, we must actively pursue investing in inclusion at every level of our daily lives and work. This has always been the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots model, and it is in fact central to the […]

#TBT: Saskia Fisher Inspires Through Recycling Phones to Protect Rainforests

September 01, 2018 — Nearly exactly one year ago, the Jane Goodall Institute was preparing for one of the biggest Roots & Shoots Celebrations of Service EVER! The event, which took place in Crissy Field in San Francisco, gathered hundreds of young people from all over the bay area showcasing the outstanding work of Roots & Shoots youth, local […]

Wendy is Proof that Youth Aren’t Just the Future, They’re the Present

August 29, 2018 — Ever since I was young, I have read about Dr. Jane Goodall’s story. From her special bond with animals, to the awareness she tries to raise around the world, Dr. Goodall has been a role model for me. I was unsure how to follow in her footsteps until I discovered the (Roots & Shoots) RSYC. […]

Cookbook by Portland Teens Raises Over $10,000 for Orphaned Chimps

July 30, 2018 — When she was in the 6th grade, Brooke Abbruzzese decided that she wanted to make a difference for animals and the environment. Always an animal-lover, Brooke had recently become captivated by primates after reading Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks’ graphic novel, “Primates,” which tells the stories of Jane Goodall, Birute Galdikas, and Dian Fossey. Around […]

Young People Are Giving Back to Chimpanzees in Oregon

July 13, 2018 — The entertainment industry is no stranger to exploiting chimpanzees. Chimpanzees and other great apes, including bonobos and gorillas, are endangered (both in captivity and in their natural habitats) with an estimated 340,000 chimpanzees remaining in the wild. Despite this fact, Hollywood and unaccredited roadside attractions still misuse chimpanzees for entertainment, encouraging them to perform unnatural […]

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Refugees: A Story of Crisis and of Hope

Roots & Shoots’ Kai is a Helper Who Shows Up For People and Animals

Change-Making Tools, Tips & More to Be a Compassionate Citizen

Need Something to Inspire You? Fall for Community Mapping!

Jane is a Global Compassionate Citizen – Are You?

Introducing the Fund II Foundation Roots & Shoots National Fellows!

#TBT: Saskia Fisher Inspires Through Recycling Phones to Protect Rainforests

Wendy is Proof that Youth Aren’t Just the Future, They’re the Present

Cookbook by Portland Teens Raises Over $10,000 for Orphaned Chimps

Young People Are Giving Back to Chimpanzees in Oregon