Our Programs

Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute's programs reflect the organization's holistic approach to conservation, education and wildlife research.

Whether we are training African villagers in sustainable agriculture and forestry, partnering with African women to increase their access to capital through micro-credit or supporting thousands of children around the world in their desire to make a difference, we recognise the interconnectedness of all: people, animals and the environment.

Community Centered Conservation

Community-Centered Conservation is the over arching principle for all our work within Africa and globally. JGI is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats, and is widely recognized for establishing innovative community centred conservation and development programs in Africa. Discover how we work with local people to make life-changing impacts for their families, while sustainably managing their natural resources.

Chimpanzee Sanctuaries

JGI recognizes the immediate need to protect the victims of the illegal bushmeat trade – chimpanzees that have been injured or orphaned, often in horrific circumstances. Learn more about chimp sanctuaries in Africa and how you can contribute to providing care for these victims. Become a Chimp Guardian

Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots

Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's environmental and humanitarian education program. It is a global network of youth connecting and taking action to make the world a better place.

Primate Research

Dr Jane Goodall began this groundbreaking work in 1960 and the Institute continues to support Dr. Goodall's pioneering research on chimpanzee behaviour – research which transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals. Become a Chimp Guardian

Mobile Phone Recycling - Saving Chimps and Goriillas

You can now help save Gorilla’s and Chimpanzees in Africa simply by donating your mobile phone! Each time your mobile phone rings, a tiny piece of metallic ore from Africa is making this call possible: coltan. The mining of this commodity within the Congo River Basin is contributing to forest loss and unrest in the region, and is accelerating the loss of Eastern gorillas at an alarmingly fast rate.

Campaigning for Sustainable Palm Oil

Every year habitats are lost and animals die because rainforest is cleared for unsustainable palm oil plantations - but palm oil can be grown sustainably without destroying vital animal habitats. To help support sustainable palm oil sources, the first step is for palm oil to be labeled on food products. Currently, with no mandatory labeling, consumers do not know what is in the products they are purchasing. You have a right to know!