The Jane Goodall Institute
Hope for the Future: The Legacy and Mission of the Jane Goodall Institute 🌍🌿🐒
Few names are as synonymous with conservation and compassion as Dr. Jane Goodall. Her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in the wild changed the way the world sees animals—and our responsibility toward them. Today, her legacy lives on through the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), an organization dedicated to protecting animals, people, and the environment through science, education, and activism.
Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues to carry out Jane’s vision of a world where humans live in harmony with nature.
Protecting Chimpanzees and Their Habitats
At the heart of JGI’s mission is the conservation of great apes, especially chimpanzees, and the forests they call home. In countries across Africa, the Institute works closely with local communities to protect wildlife from threats like habitat destruction, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade.
Using cutting-edge tools like drone mapping, satellite imagery, and community-led monitoring, JGI helps preserve critical ecosystems. They don’t just protect animals—they empower people to become stewards of the land.
Community-Centered Conservation
One of the most powerful aspects of JGI’s work is their community-centered approach. They believe that conservation only works when it supports the needs of the people who share the land with wildlife.
Through sustainable development programs, education, and economic opportunities, JGI helps communities build better futures while also protecting nature. It’s a holistic model that uplifts both people and the planet.
Roots & Shoots: Growing Young Changemakers
Perhaps the most inspiring part of the Jane Goodall Institute’s work is their global youth program, Roots & Shoots. What started as a small group of students in Tanzania has grown into a worldwide movement in over 100 countries.
Roots & Shoots empowers young people to become leaders in their own communities—encouraging them to take action on issues they care about, whether it’s animal welfare, climate change, or social justice. It’s about planting seeds of hope and cultivating the next generation of compassionate changemakers.
A Message of Hope
Dr. Jane Goodall has always emphasized hope—even in the face of environmental crisis. She believes that every individual makes a difference, and that when people come together with purpose, change is not only possible—it’s inevitable.
The Jane Goodall Institute stands as proof of that belief. Through decades of tireless work, it has become a global force for good—reminding us that caring for animals, people, and the Earth are all connected.
How You Can Help
You don’t have to be a scientist to support the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute. You can:
Donate to support conservation and education programs
Join Roots & Shoots or start your own project
Adopt a chimpanzee or symbolically support forest protection
Raise awareness by sharing JGI’s mission with others
Every act of compassion counts.
To get involved or learn more, visit: janegoodall.org
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall 💚