JGI’s 2018 Holiday Good For All Gift Guide
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 […]
Do Chimpanzees Know How to Say or Show ‘Thank You’?
In the not-so-distant past, when scientists discussed primate behavior, they often outright denied the existence of the many complex emotions that these intelligent animals possess. It is only recently that humanity has discovered that, like us, great apes have a rich inner world and nuanced social structure (primarily thanks to the research of Dr. Jane […]
Research Shows Chimpanzees Cooperate First and Think Later
Why be nice? While it might seem quite natural to many to cooperate with others, not all animals necessarily operate according to that “moral” code. In fact, individuals who only consider their self-interest can avoid the costs of helping, while still reaping the benefits of being helped. So why do some animals help while others […]
Research in Gombe is OFFICIALLY Guinness’ Longest Chimp Study!
The research of our founder Dr. Jane Goodall is legendary, as her fascinating and trailblazing discoveries on the lives of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania shook the foundations of the scientific world – but the story only started with Jane! Research in Gombe has been going on since the early 60s, when Jane helped the world […]
JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary Chimp of the Month: Gui!
One of the most rewarding things about JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary is that rescued, often orphaned chimpanzees are given and entirely new life with fellow rescued chimpanzees. These dynamics are truly unique and profoundly inspiring to watch. On Tchimpounga’s sanctuary island of Tchindzoulou, there’s one very special little chimpanzee who is providing the JGI staff a […]
JGI’s Roots & Shoots Global Spotlight: South Africa
Dr. Jane’s story inspires people from all over the world. Leading by example, Dr. Jane has always pursued her passions, and encourages youth and adults alike to find their own passions in order to turn them into purposeful and positive impact. Something else Jane, JGI and JGI’s Roots & Shoots have always been committed to […]
Refugees: A Story of Crisis and of Hope
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
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
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 […]
JGI is Growing Conservation Impact with $20 Million USAID Program
How do you take decades worth of investment in community-centered conservation to the next level? With support and funding from the United States government through its Agency for International Development, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is proud to announce the launch of the Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) initiative, a five-year USD $20 million […]
