The Jane Goodall Institute of Australia needs your help to continue our efforts to spread awareness in Australia and to protect critical habitat for chimpanzees and other Great Apes in Africa, to work with local African communities to improve their lives, and to empower young people around the world to take positive action to improve their communities.
It is people like you who are committed to making this world a better place, that make it possible for us to make a significant difference for people, animals and the environment.
Here are some ways that YOU can help the Jane Goodall Institute today:
As we move closer towards achieving our vision, JGI Australia needs your help.
It is individuals like you, who share our beliefs and are committed to making this world a better place, that make it possible for us to make a significant difference for people, animals and the environment.
Every individual matters.
Thank you for your support.
Although JGI Australia is a not-for-profit institute, it is currently in the process of being registered for DGR (Deductible Gift Registry) status, until this time we are very sorry that we are unable to issue receipt for tax deductibility.
Online or By sending cheques (made out to 'the Jane Goodall Institute Australia') to:
The Jane Goodall Institute
PO Box 452
Beaconsfield VIC 3807
Support a sanctuary in the Republic of Congo for chimpanzees orphaned by poachers. This is a place where young chimpanzees can live together with as much freedom as possible, in the care of experienced and loving keepers. There is also a study underway to determine if the rescued orphans can be reintroduced to the wild.
Protect important wild chimpanzee populations and address the root causes of the bushmeat trade by working with local people and governments to protect key areas of forests where wild chimpanzees live.
Thanks to people like Cherie and Michael who have made their special day even more meaningful. Instead of having a gift registry, they asked their wedding guests to donate to the Jane Goodall Institute Australia. Next time you have a birthday, anniversary or if you are getting married - consider JGI.
Workplace Giving Campaign/Employer matching
Start your own campaign at work. Talk to your employer about matching your donation and start now to make a difference!
This is where the corporation that you work for will contribute the same amount as its employees in a given calendar year. Some employers even double or triple the gifts their employees give! Contact your Human Resources Manager for further information.
Planned Giving
You can now include JGI in your Estate Plans through Bequests. A charitable bequest is a gift of assets to a charity through a will. A bequest operates like a post-dated cheque payable only after death. At the same time it is revocable - you can change your bequest at any time should your circumstances change. Download the bequest form here.
2) Recycle your Phone to help save Gorillas & Chimpanzees
Recycle your mobile phone today and help gorillas in the wild. Click here for more information.
3) Become a member of Roots & Shoots (R&S)
R&S is a network of people working together to make a difference in their communities.
R&S is a youth driven, environmental and humanitarian education program that relies on a global network of people. R&S groups are empowered to make a difference within their communities and to share their knowledge with the world.
Groups identify research, plan and take action to solve issues affecting animals, the environment or their communities. When you sign up to be a R&S group coordinator, the Institute will supply you with various tools to help you achieve success.
These may include:
We need your help to expand this dynamic network into every school, community group and every home. Help us empower young people with the knowledge that:
Find out more about Roots and Shoots.
By helping us with your time you are making a difference.
5) Browse our online store for caring gifts
All our gifts are environmentally friendly and community aware by being Fair Trade. Some are even part of our Micro-financing Self-Sustainable projects in Africa.
6) Buy ethical and Earth friendly gifts
Ugandan Paper Beads. A wonderful example of an ethical gift is the Ugandan Paper Bead Jewellery - hand crafted by Ugandan women and financed by micro enterprise grants through JGI.
These items make a unique gift and each item sold will provide alternatives to the primary stakeholders in our fight to save the remaining wild chimpanzee populations in Africa.
Take Action now!
Become as self sustainable as possible in your home, work & Community by making your environmental imprint smaller everyday.
Our action centre has ideas under everyday categories to help you take positive action for people, animals and the environment ……everyday!
Create Green Space
Planting a tree and participating in community clean-ups makes any neighbourhood more pleasant; don't hesitate to ask your local nursery for advice on plants, flowers and landscaping that are from your local area & are water wise, as well as native flora that will attract many native fauna to your area.
Conserving resources
Plan a Zero-Energy day. Choose an entire day to reduce your energy consumption to zero. Rather than taking your car to the shops, walk or ride your bike. Turn off the television and pick up a favourite book. Turn off the lights and light some candles (remembering not to leave candles lit and unsupervised).
A zero-energy day is not only good for the environment, it's a great way to slow down and enjoy the people and animals around us.
On your plate
Decisions on what you eat have a large impact on the environment, animals and people. After all, eating is something we all do, several times a day!
Look for certified organic foods from local, independent stores. You can avoid destructive chemicals, pesticides and genetically engineered food by buying organic produce. Instead of inflating multinational corporations you can directly benefit your community by supporting local, independent grocers and growers.
Read more about this in Dr Goodall's Book Harvest for Hope.
Shopping
Be aware of animal testing! The soap that you use to wash your hands may have been tested on animals and dolphins may have drowned for your tuna sandwich. Look for humane alternatives such as cosmetics labelled animal-friendly or dolphin-friendly brands of tuna. Take the time to consider the social and environmental impacts of the products you buy; every little decision makes a difference. Also look for Fair Trade items.
Awareness & Appreciation
Each day we influence the lives of both human and non-humans but we hardly notice. Let's take some time to connect to the people, animals and environment around us.
Thank you for your support!
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