Did you know that Jane Goodall’s fieldwork began amidst the lush Gombe forests of Tanzania? Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania lies the Gombe Stream National Park, this ecosystem has immense importance and plays a vital role in sustaining both local communities and global ecosystems. A biodiversity hotspot, the Gombe forests are home to a myriad of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth, from rare plant species to iconic wildlife such as the chimpanzees that Jane famously observed. Despite their importance, the Gombe forests face numerous threats, including deforestation, illegal logging, overhunting, and habitat degradation. These…
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Barbie’s Inspiring Women Series™ pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way for generations to dream bigger than ever before. This year, for World Chimpanzee Day on July 14th, Barbie is recognizing renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall with the first ever Inspiring Women doll made from recycled ocean bound plastic and certified CarbonNeutral created in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). JANE GOODALL BARBIE + ECO-LEADERSHIP TEAM This year, in continued collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall and in tribute to her contributions to conservation, Barbie is…
February is Black History Month, and we believe that every month is a chance to honor, amplify, and support the voices and contributions of Black changemakers of all ages! Racial discrimination is a very real problem in the U.S. and globally, with tragic effects such as institutional racism, environmental injustice, income inequality, and police violence. Knowledge is power, and it is only by educating ourselves on these issues that we can start solving them. In the Roots & Shoots program, everything is about growing compassionate traits by taking action for people, other animals, and the environment. Though this is a complex issue that can’t be solved by…
The Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center provides shelter and care for over 140 chimpanzees whose families fell victim to the illegal wildlife trade. Divided among eight age-related areas, and three forested islands, every chimpanzee at Tchimpounga receives individualized attention from a group of over 50 staff and caregivers. Every rescued chimpanzee at Tchimpounga has a unique personality, bringing fun, joy, and hope to their adoptive family. Learn more about three of them below, and stay tuned for stories about other members of this very special community. Lemba Lemba 2021 was a very eventful year for Lemba. Lemba lives…
Celebrating 30 Years of Roots & Shoots – A Global Youth Movement for Good In 2021, Roots & Shoots celebrates 30 years of hope, action, and connection! Three decades ago, Dr. Jane gathered a group of young change-makers on a front porch in Tanzania and started us on our journey to make the world a better place. 30 years later, in all 50 United States and over 60 countries worldwide, thousands of young people are making a difference in their communities and changing the world together. https://youtu.be/B5dA3hj-EZ8 A Special Message from Dr. Jane for Roots & Shoots’ 30th Anniversary! Today, the tools and support…
The Jane Goodall Institute is proud to announce the launch of the new book/cookbook, published by Simon & Schuster with a forward by Dr. Goodall herself and 80 plant-based recipes, titled #EATMEATLESS: Good For Animals, The Earth & All. The book and accompanying campaign of the same name focus on all the ways in which choosing to go plant-based doesn’t have to be a complete upheaval in order for it to be completely revolutionary for people, other animals, and the planet we share. The book is available now on our eStore, as well as other online vendors! From conservation to…
While my main area of expertise is primates – and I note that both Gorillas and Chimpanzees are now listed on the Appendices to CMS – so meet the Convention’s definition of a migratory species – I am also fascinated by birds – which are almost all much, much smaller than Gorillas and Chimpanzees. But what they lack in size, they more than make up for in terms of the intrepid journeys that they undertake on their annual migrations. These migrations are feats of endurance and require great navigational skills – some innate others learned. The Arctic tern, Sterna paradisaea has…
Gremlin, her three adult daughters, and their offspring, have dominated the female hierarchy of the Kasakela community in Gombe, Tanzania, in recent years. It is not uncommon to find two, three, or even all four of these females and their families foraging together peacefully through Kakombe Valley in the heart of the Kasakelan’s range. With such a numerical advantage over other families in the community, it is a risk to challenge any member of the powerful and ever growing ‘G’ family. But that wasn’t always the case. From the time I began my work in Gombe National Park over 25…
With the Oxford Word of the Year 2018 being toxic, and its use to reflect the passing year as a whole, one can’t help but to feel hopeless. But in times of hopelessness, Dr. Jane Goodall uses her voice and words to ignite a specific goal or plan of action, which is what we all need to direct our focus in the next year! With that being said, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Jane quotes from 2018 to lead us into a more hopeful 2019 to help make the Oxford Word of the Year 2019 “Hope”! “There is still…
Fall is here! To dive into an innovative and fun school year, the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program has a unique activity that everyone will love. During these sunny Fall days where we have ample time to adventure and a thirst to make an impact on the world, the Roots & Shoots 4-step formula (shown below) can come in handy for crafting simple and local service projects that are fun and help people, other animals and the environment in your community! Fall for Community Mapping After getting engaged and inspired by Dr. Jane’s story in the R&S formula’s…