Congratulations Class of 2020! As you face the challenges of this ‘unprecedented Spring’, Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace shares her excitement for your future. Enjoy this virtual commencement speech to honor your achievements. Together, we will build a better world for people, other animals and the […]
Join Jane for a virtual reading of ‘Eagle & the Wren’! Dr. Goodall retells a beloved story from her own childhood — a fable for all times that illustrates how we depend on each other for help and support throughout our lives. Every week Dr. Jane will share some of her books with you at […]
While many people are taking this time of social distancing to learn new skills, JGI’s Fernando Turmo, imagery and communications coordinator from our Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in Republic of the Congo, takes some time to teach us all how to draw a chimpanzee.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) Earlier this year , Dr Jane sat down with CNN’s Becky Anderson in Dubai where she was giving a keynote speech at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. You can watch their conversation here
On Earth Day, April 22nd, join us and tune in for the world broadcast premiere of ‘Jane Goodall: The Hope’ at 8pm on National Geographic channel (Sky, Virgin, BT) and streaming on Disney+. This new documentary moves past Jane the scientist and showcases Dr. Goodall’s life as an activist and conservationist. From her work to end […]
Dear Members, To create a better world for all living things is the greatest gift we can give to our Founder. On April 3, Jane turns the grand age of 86 years. In the 60 years since her arrival at Gombe National Park to study chimpanzees, Jane not only showed the urgent need to protect chimpanzees […]
Our Roots & Shoots UAE Awards, supported by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) was held at the beautiful Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi in the presence of Dr Jane Goodall who presented 12 awards to UAE school members. The following schools put up inspiring displays: Al Ittihad National Private School, Abu Dhabi; Al Rawafed Private School; American […]
Dear Roots & Shoots Members, Another year comes to a close. It definitely feels as if time is speeding up, not slowing down. Someone once told me that the older we get, the faster time goes. All the more reason to enjoy the precious moments that we are blessed with! Just a few of our […]
When this special chimpanzee arrived at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC) she was named Wounda meaning ‘close to death’ and never was a chimpanzee more aptly named. Only through the amazing skills of resident vet, Rebeca Atencia and Wounda’s determination to get better did she pull through. Wounda grew from strength to strength and […]
This past June, I was lucky enough to once again be part of an inspiring expedition with Robert and Barney Swan. Rob and Barney run expeditions through their foundation, 2041/ClimateForce. The purpose of these expeditions is to make people aware, first-hand, of the issues of climate change as well as caring for the environment in […]
