Dr. Jane Goodall Remembers Betty White
On the 31st December, we lost Betty White, perhaps one of the most respected and most beloved actresses of Hollywood. Indeed she was named the Mayor of Hollywood. She died just 2 weeks from celebrating her 100th birthday and I find myself writing this tribute as a memorial to her life, rather than part of a planned video […]
Dr. Goodall Remembers Richard Leakey
A few days ago I was writing about the lives of four icons – Desmond Tutu, Tom Lovejoy, E.O Wilson, and Betty white who all died within the last week of 2021 And now, at the very start of 2022, on 2nd January, they are joined by Richard Leakey. That he lived to be 77 is […]
Celebrating 30 Years of Incredible Roots & Shoots Changemakers
February 19th 2021 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Jane Goodall Institute’s youth program, Roots & Shoots! All year long, we’ve been celebrating the growth of this incredible program from just 12 students in Tanzania, to a global movement spanning more than over 60 countries! Though much has changed, we’ve stayed true to our roots…The group of Tanzanian […]
Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Birchcrest Food Justice
Happy 2022! We hope you all had some time to relax after a busy year, and we’re excited to see all the unique and impactful work you’ll do next! All January long we celebrated Veganuary through our #EATMEATLESS campaign —a chance to learn more about our food systems, and rethink the way we eat and […]
Highlights From Gombe 60 Symposium at the International Primatological Society (IPS) Congress
Quito, 9-15 January, 2022 The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) has an incredible legacy for science with an emphasis on long-term basic and applied research, specifically focusing on conservation action and results. In addition, recognized as the longest-running field research study on chimpanzees in the world, JGI’s Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania continues the work […]
Brand-New Book ‘Local Voices, Local Choices’ Partnership Between Esri & JGI
It’s HERE! A brand-new book titled ‘Local Voices, Local Choices: The Tacare Approach to Community-Led Conservation‘ chronicles the stories behind Dr. Jane Goodall’s holistic approach to conservation. For nearly 30 years, JGI’s innovative community-led conservation approach known as ‘Tacare’ – developed by pioneering scientist and activist Dr. Jane Goodall – has been developing holistic solutions to […]
Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Global Goals Pillows
It’s the end of one year, the beginning of another, and many of us are beginning to create our goals for 2022. This can be a lot of fun, especially when you do it with others! New Year’s Resolutions are often personal goals, but goals for larger projects can be just as important! Have you ever […]
Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Food for All Seasons
This season often brings feelings of togetherness and reflection. For many it is a time to think about the past, and look forward with hope and commitment to make a positive impact in the coming year. It is during this time of thankfulness that people sometimes recognize there’s more that they can do for others – that’s the Roots & Shoots way! It is in this spirit that we are […]
Dr. Jane Goodall Mourns Passing of Dr. Shirley McGreal
With the passing of Dr. Shirley McGreal the primates have lost a true friend, and conservation has lost a true hero. I remember when I first met Shirley – years and years ago! – and went to visit the gibbons she had rescued in South Carolina. Starting with her love for gibbons, Shirley built up […]
Microcredit Programs Empower and Improve Women’s Well-being
Kisinza Mzee Ibrahim is a 48-year-old single mother of two and a resident of Kalalangabo village in western Tanzania. She is also a volunteer community health worker (CHW) with LCWT. Like many in Kalalangabo, Ibrahim is a fishmonger at the village market. Fish sellers often struggle during low catch seasons and face financial difficulties due […]
