Asha Represents JGIA at the R&S Windsor Gathering
Thursday, 07 December 2017
In a hall at Windsor Castle, that once apparently held Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth, the 1st, our young Roots & Shoots groups from around the globe met earlier this month to discuss how they can make their world a better place. We were very pleased to have Asha Mortel, one of our dedicated R&S NYLC members, represent JGIA
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Chimp Guardian: The Gift that Changes Lives
Friday, 01 December 2017
Chimpanzees in the wild today face serious threats such as illegal commercial bush-meat poaching, habitat loss and destruction, infectious diseases and exotic pet trade. When the orphaned infants arrive at the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rebilitation Center in the Republic of Congo, they are often distressed, traumatised, injured, sick or malnourished. As Jane says, “When you meet
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R&S Mini Grants Program Launches!
Friday, 01 December 2017
Do you, or a young person you know, have a project on animals, people or the environment in your community that needs funding? We are excited to announce the launch of our R&S Mini Grants Program! You are now able to apply online for a $250 or $500 grant to help fund your R&S project
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JGIA Welcomes New Faces and a New Chair
Friday, 01 December 2017
There have been some big changes to the JGIA family recently. We are very pleased to announce the arrival of two new team members, Srima McQuillan and David Rak. David joins us as our Accountant and has an extensive background in finance and management with companies such as Laerdal, GlaxoSmithKline and Tupperware. He enjoys golfing
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State Ministers Meet to Discuss Palm Oil Labelling
Friday, 01 December 2017
Palm oil is linked to rapid loss of biodiversity when produced unsustainably. It is found in at least 50% of packaged foods at the supermarket but is mostly hidden under the guise of ‘vegetable oil’ or other names. Many Australians are unaware that this hidden product is contributing to extreme environmental destruction and putting the
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Jane Goodall in the News
Friday, 01 December 2017
As always, we like to share stories of Jane in the news and this month there was no shortage! Of course it was hard to miss her lovely face once again on the cover of National Geographic magazine. The feature covered the new documentary JANE, which will be showing in Australia in 2018, and we will
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