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Rising from the Ashes

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By on Hope In Action, Notes From the Field, Seriously Good For All, Youth Power

When disaster strikes, young people have the power to make a difference — and Roots & Shoots was created to help them do just that. Designed to support youth in taking action for their local communities, the program inspires changemakers to turn their compassion into meaningful impact. In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed homes and businesses and displaced both people and animals, JGI is honored to see the Roots & Shoots community step up. These changemakers are proving that even small actions can bring hope and relief in times of crisis. Mobilizing Relief for Fire…

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The Pearl of Africa: Conservation in Action in Uganda

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By on Conservation, Notes From the Field, Seriously Good For All, Youth Power

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…

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LEADING CHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL FARMERS 

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By on Notes From the Field

The Gombe-Masito-Ugalla ecosystem is home to more than 90% of Tanzania’s estimated 2,200 chimpanzees—a population that is facing increasing threats due to habitat loss and population fragmentation, disease, and illegal wild meat and wildlife trade. Underlying these threats, the drivers of human inequities and challenges deplete natural resources and expand unsustainable land-use practices. In response, JGI’s Landscape Conservation in Western Tanzania (LCWT) project uses JGI’s Tacare community-led conservation approach to support and work in partnership with local communities to tackle the drivers of these challenges. This in turn protects endangered chimpanzee populations and safeguards their habitat through effective land-use planning,…

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Notes From the Field: Anna Rathmann, JGI USA Executive Director in Gombe

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By on Notes From the Field

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…

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