Nestled in the heart of Africa, Uganda is a land of breathtaking beauty — a place where misty mountains meet lush forests, full of life. Often known as “the pearl of Africa,” it is not only a treasure trove of natural wonders but is also home to a vibrant Jane Goodall Institute team whose transformative work is making a lasting impact. This dedicated team is creating history and demonstrating hope in action through countless lives every day. I recently had the privilege of visiting my colleagues in Uganda, and what I witnessed was incredible. From the conservation of great apes…
Author: Anna Rathmann
Anna Rathmann
Anna Rathmann is the Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA, where she and her colleagues inspire hope through action to make a brighter future for our planet. Anna has spent her career in conservation, including roles at the National Park Service, National Geographic, and throughout Africa bridging science, education, and storytelling. She remains focused on initiatives that protect our amazing planet though science-based and community-led solutions.
There are special places in this world that have changed the course of history. Places that defined an era, a belief, or an understanding; ultimately such places shape the trajectory of our own understanding. Amid the steep mountainsides, within a dense forest in western Tanzania, is such a place: Gombe National Park. It was there that a young, curious observer witnessed behaviors that would challenge the very fundamentals of what defined humans. That observer, Dr. Jane Goodall, would conduct unprecedented and highly influential research ultimately becoming one of the most well-known scientists of our time. In August 2022, I had…
