Second Chances in 2022: Stories from Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees
In another year full of unique global challenges, a little bit of hope goes a long way. One place we’re finding a lot of hope is in the inspiring stories from our programs! The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of the Congo (RoC) offers second chances to chimpanzees orphaned or […]
Inspiring Youth Project: We’ve Got Your Back(Pack)!
A new school year is here, and while we’re sure many of you will be missing the free time of Summer, school brings a lot of great opportunities for fun, friends, and making a difference ! Every lesson is a chance to better understand the world, and it’s only by understanding the world that we help […]
Dr. Jane Goodall on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth
It is hard for me to imagine Britain without Queen Elizabeth II. For more than ¾ of my life she was our Queen, with her calm elegance, her ready smile, the way she waved to people from car or coach that was uniquely hers. She maintained her position right to the end, and became the longest reigning monarch of Britain. […]
Inspiring Youth Project: Spreading Hope in Seattle
In a world full of threats to our planet and all who live on it, it can be easy to lose hope. Nothing will change if we let those feelings of despair turn into apathy, but if we can turn our hope for the world into action, then there is the possibility for change! The […]
Dr. Jane Goodall’s Message for Earth Day 2022
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace shares her message for Earth Day 2022. As we face existential crises, Jane shares her deep commitment to the power of hope and all we can do as individuals and collectively to make a difference for people, other animals, and […]
Inspiring Youth Project of the Month: Running for Rhinos
Though Earth Day has passed, May is a very special month to honor and protect all the incredible biodiversity we share this wonderful world with! With Endangered Species Day on May 20, International Day of Biodiversity on May 22 (plus World Otter Day on the 27th, and Leopard Day earlier this month) we wanted to […]
Inspiring Youth Project: Adorable Animal Adoption Ads
June is here, and with it, the end of another school year and the beginning of summer vacation in the U.S.! While COVID-19 still represents a very real challenge, thanks to vaccinations many are returning to changemaking in person! One silver lining of the pandemic was the increase in animal adoptions as more people were […]
Conservation of Colombia’s Cotton-top Tamarin is a Community Effort!
How do you save a species? Dr. Anne Savage has some ideas! Recently, conservationist, freelance writer, and friend of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Bill Boteler, wrote an article for Conservation Careers on the inspiring work of Dr. Savage, who has been studying and trying to protect Colombia’s Cotton-top Tamarin for 40 years. He spoke […]
Inspiring Youth Project: Wheels of Compassion
It’s often said that when you fall off your bike, you must get right back on! But what if you don’t have the bike in the first place? Not everyone has access to the same opportunities, which is why one Roots & Shoots group in Dexter, Michigan, decided to get involved with their project, 🔗 […]
SNIFFER DOG PROGRAM – KIVULI & RANGER ARSENE: BEST FRIENDS IN ACTION
Did you know Dr. Goodall’s favorite animal is actually dogs? It’s for good reason! In the Republic of the Congo and across the chimpanzee range, illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to wildlife and human communities. By using a “Triangle Approach” JGI is able to work with local law enforcement, increase environmental […]
