Grow From Home: Sustainability and Social Distancing
While many of us are home and without access to outdoor spaces or materials to grow, (and perhaps a good portion of us have never grown anything ever before), we thought it would be useful to share some tips and tricks for sustainable at home gardening! Don’t be intimidated when we say ‘gardening’, growing veggies […]
How to Be Alone, Together
Right now, it may feel difficult to stay engaged and connected while protecting your health by social distancing at home. That’s why we’ve put together some fun resources to help you, your family and your friends continue showing up for your community, get engaged (Step 1 in the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula) and learn […]
Reasons for Hope Now and Anytime From Young Leaders
Our Roots & Shoots Roots & Shoots Youth Council USA (RSYC) are helpers. As a part of Roots & Shoots, their existing interest and passion for helping in their communities is amplified through their connections to each other and to their world-changing projects. During the COVID-19 crisis, we asked them to share their thoughts, advice, […]
JGI STAFF INSPO: Making Social Distancing #GOODFORALL
The Jane Goodall Institute is the tangible demonstration of Jane’s vision turned into reality. Just like the rest of the world, JGI staff all over the globe are at home, continuing to work tirelessly to fulfill our mission. So much of what we’re reflecting on now as a team is that our work too often […]
Mindfulness Meditation Tips for Calming Coronavirus Anxiety
As we face stressful situations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to focus on what matters and ways to take care of ourselves and each other. Luckily, Roots & Shoots National Youth Leader Maggie O. wanted to share her tips for finding space and time to be mindful. […]
March 24, 2020: Special Message from Dr. Jane Goodall to JGI Family
Our Community of Hope Would be Nothing Without You… Dr. Jane Goodall shares this special, personal message with you, our JGI family – our board, staff, supporters, volunteers and Roots & Shoots members – during this very difficult time. Only a few short weeks ago, we could not imagine that anything like this could happen […]
Hey You – It’s Going to Be Ok. Here’s How We Know…
Hey friends, It’s going to be OK. You may be watching the news, dealing with school cancellations and so many other chaotic, scary things right now. We just wanted you to know we’re here for you, and that you’re not alone. During this time, it is so important to think about all the things we have to be hopeful about. […]
So How’s Everybody Doing?
Hey Friends, If you’re feeling anything like me right now, things may feel completely topsy-turvy and out of your control. At this very moment as I type, I have two young kids climbing over me wanting to see what I’m doing as I try to work. I’m wondering if it’s safe to walk past my […]
In Crisis, Hope Has the Power to Transform
We are currently experiencing a great test to our core philosophy – that there is always hope and that hope has the power to transform our world for the better. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is a crisis that will touch nearly everyone, affecting not only those who become ill, but also so many who are suffering already because of the […]
Take Care Before We Share: Protecting Great Apes on Social Media
This blog was written by JGI Global Chair, Patrick van Veen on behalf of JGI Global Chapters 2020 is a special year for the Jane Goodall Institute because it marks 60 years of science, learning and conservation at Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, where Jane Goodall started her ground-breaking research into chimpanzees. What was […]
