The Jane Goodall Institute

The Jane Goodall Institute was founded by the famous scientist Jane Goodall, who is known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. The institute protects chimpanzees and their habitats in Africa. It also runs Roots and Shoots, a program that empowers young people to make a difference for the environment.

Jane's Work with Chimps

In 1960, Jane Goodall went to Tanzania to study wild chimpanzees. She discovered that chimps use tools, have emotions, and live in complex social groups. Her work changed the way we think about animals. The institute she founded continues to protect chimps from poaching and habitat loss.

Roots and Shoots

Roots and Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute's program for young people. It is active in more than 60 countries. Students in the program work on projects that help their communities, animals, and the environment. Jane Goodall believes that young people have the power to change the world.

Fun Facts

• Jane Goodall was only 26 years old when she started studying chimpanzees in the wild.
• Roots and Shoots has groups in more than 60 countries with hundreds of thousands of young members.
• Jane Goodall named the chimpanzees she studied instead of giving them numbers, which was unusual for scientists at the time.

Did You Know?

Jane Goodall travels about 300 days a year to speak about conservation and inspire people to protect the planet!