Jane’s Message and Mission for 2018

Dr Jane Goodall is on a mission: to inspire people around the world to live harmoniously with nature, one another, and the other species that share our planet. Towards the end of last year, Jane shared with us her wish for 2018, and helped us launch into a year of action and hope. This year, to
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Wounda: The Amazing Story of the Chimp Behind the Hug with Dr. Jane Goodall

As Dr. Jane Goodall discovered nearly 60 years ago, chimpanzees are so like us; complex and intelligent beings sharing much of our emotions like fear, compassion, and love. When considering these traits, one chimpanzee, in particular, stands out: Her name is Wounda. You may have seen Wounda in the Jane Goodall Institute video depicting what Dr. Jane
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JGIA at Asia for Animals

During December, members of our Roots & Shoots team and JGIA Board of Directors attended the 10th Asia for Animals Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal. Under the theme of “Changing Human Behaviour”, it was an extraordinary four days of conference followed by a tour of Chitwan National Park and Tiger Tops elephant camp. Hosted by our friends, JGI Nepal, on the first day of
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Happy New Year from JGIA

As 2017 draws to a close, we extend our thanks for your support this year and all that you do to help us make this world a better place, from all of us at JGIA, and all of the JGI chapters and Roots & Shoots groups worldwide. Thank you for helping us protect chimpanzees and
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Amazing Final Roots & Shoots Projects of 2017

We have certainly ended 2017 with a bang with some outstanding Roots & Shoots Australia projects. First were two projects from Kalkie State School in Bundaberg. A group of seven-year-old students designed and illustrated 100% cotton “Fantastic Not Plastic” shopping bags, to encourage not using plastic bags. They presented these gorgeous 20 bags to special guests, including
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JANE the Documentary in Australia

For a special New Year’s treat, now is your chance to see the brilliant National Geographic documentary, JANE, by acclaimed director Brett Morgen, featuring a thrilling score by Philip Glass. Throughout the film, you will get to know the real Jane Goodall – scientist, dreamer, mother, explorer and wife – in these extraordinary glimpses into
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