Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Official account of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada and Roots & Shoots Canada. Creating a world where animals, people, and the environment all thrive.
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The mission of the Jane Goodall Institute is to protect great ape populations through community-centred conservation and empower new generations of committed, active citizens around the world.

Chimpanzees are endangered.Across Africa, chimpanzee populations continue to decrease. Where there were once more than 1...
08/24/2026

Chimpanzees are endangered.

Across Africa, chimpanzee populations continue to decrease. Where there were once more than 1 million out in the wild, there are now fewer than 300,000.

The threats facing our closest animal relatives are serious. Climate change, deforestation, encroachment, illegal wildlife trafficking, and more are ravaging chimpanzee communities – and causing significant damage to essential ecosystems.

But we can't lose hope. We must keep working together to protect these great apes. Because each one of us has an important role to play, as Dr. Jane would often say.

Each year, the team at the Jane Goodall Institute rescues injured and orphaned animals – including the ones seen here – to make sure they can get the second chance they deserve.

You can help. This kind of work is only possible because generous and dedicated supporters chip in what they can. To find out how you can chip in, go to JaneGoodall.ca/Donate.

Photos: Fernando Turmo

That's Cleve – and he's one of the best park rangers at Tchimpounga Nature Reserve.Cleve and his coworkers are employed ...
08/23/2026

That's Cleve – and he's one of the best park rangers at Tchimpounga Nature Reserve.

Cleve and his coworkers are employed by the government in the Republic of the Congo, and the Jane Goodall Institute provides training to help them identify illegal wildlife trafficking and deforestation.

Rangers are usually very busy removing snare traps, confiscating illegally-hunted or -captured wildlife, and other essential tasks – and Cleve has stood out as one of the most effective members of his team.

His exceptional commitment to his job, coupled with his honesty and great work ethic, make him an invaluable asset. With his kind and helpful personality, and his effectiveness out in the field, Cleve is respected and considered indispensable.

Thank you, Cleve.

The team at the Jane Goodall Institute is grateful for his hard work. With him on the job, everyone can rest assured that the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve – and the rescued animals at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary – are kept safe from harm.

Photos: Jane Goodall Institute

08/22/2026

Dr. Jane had hope – and, as she said here, that hope is "in our hands." It's up to each one of us to do our part and play our role.

"We're the ones who can make a difference. If we lead lives where we consciously leave the lightest possible ecological footprints," she said, then "we can change the world overnight."

At the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, we're committed to carrying that message forward – and helping people act in ways that benefit animals, people, and the environment.

To see how you can get involved, join us at JaneGoodall.ca/Take-Action. Whether you want to eat more plant-based meals, incorporate sustainable practices into your traveling, take part in composting, or recycle your devices, we're here to help.

Let's show that Dr. Jane was right to have hope.

Photo: TED Talks
Video: TED Talks

Dr. Jane dedicated so much of her life to protecting endangered chimpanzees – and with our Chimp Guardian program, you c...
08/21/2026

Dr. Jane dedicated so much of her life to protecting endangered chimpanzees – and with our Chimp Guardian program, you can follow the example she set. You can help give rescued chimpanzees the second chance they deserve.

This week, we're looking to grow the program and make more chimpanzees available for symbolic adoption. But we need your help narrowing down this list. Do you want us to add Anzac, Djambala, Kefan, Kevin, or Wounda?

To learn more about these chimpanzees, and to cast your vote, go to JaneGoodall.ca/Vote. And don't wait too long – voting closes August 31st.

Photos: Kristin J. Mosher / Fernando Turmo

Happy World Orangutan Day! Today, we celebrate these great apes – one of our closest animal relatives.There are three ty...
08/19/2026

Happy World Orangutan Day! Today, we celebrate these great apes – one of our closest animal relatives.

There are three types of orangutan: Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli. Orangutans are very intelligent and primarily arboreal, spending lots of time – much of their lives – in the forest canopy.

Orangutans are remarkable problem-solvers, too. They use tools, learn from each other, and develop distinct behaviours within different populations.

Today, we're also honouring Dr. Biruté Galdikas – a renowned scientist and educator, an extraordinary conservationist, and a tireless advocate for the orangutan.

Biruté and Dr. Jane, together with Dian Fossey, were once known as Louis Leakey's "trimates." These three women redefined humanity’s relationship with the natural world. And although they have now passed, the work they championed and the mission they started has not ended.

Let's keep carrying that mission forward – and let's build a world where great apes, and all living things, can thrive. At the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, that’s what we're committed to doing – through conservation, education, and community-led work.

Photos: Jupiter Images / Getty Images, Freder / Getty Images / Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Have you heard about Swap, Share, Smile? This exciting Roots & Shoots project took place last month and was focused on r...
08/18/2026

Have you heard about Swap, Share, Smile? This exciting Roots & Shoots project took place last month and was focused on reducing local waste, strengthening neighbourhood connection, and much more.

The person behind the project, Ryan, said that they "recognized the serious issue of unnecessary household waste and realized that public environmental awareness surrounding 'reduce and reuse' was severely undervalued in daily life."

Because they saw that "many functional, high-quality items were simply discarded as trash," they were inspired to create an event where "pre-loved belongings could be freely shared and given a second life, instead of being wasted or traded for profit."

On the day of the event, which was led by Oakville students, 20 volunteers worked together and welcomed more than 50 families from the area. They even made a play zone with donated toys, so that kids were able to play and parents were able to connect with one another.

One of the people who went said: "It's such a meaningful community event. It lets us pass on useful items to people in need instead of throwing them away, and it's wonderful to see the whole community come together for sustainability."

In the end, the event helped prevent large amounts of clothing, toys, and more from getting tossed out. The event also helped reduce excessive consumer waste and promoted practical ways that people could lead more sustainable lifestyles.

Isolated community members were also connected, families were provided with free resources, and volunteers were offered valuable community service and leadership opportunities.

Want to learn more about Swap, Share, Smile? Go to our blog here: https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/swap-share-smile-how-one-roots-shoots-event-brought-the-whole-community-together-for-sustainability/.

Photos: Ryan Wu

Dr. Jane knew that community members were powerful – because the people most affected by environmental challenges tend t...
08/17/2026

Dr. Jane knew that community members were powerful – because the people most affected by
environmental challenges tend to have the best solutions, too.

And in the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania, community members are proving that to be true – working together to protect and conserve coastal and marine ecosystems with long-term, sustainable solutions.

Through the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems project, we’re supporting this work. And in our latest annual report, we highlighted the progress that community members made in 2024-2025:

• Village leaders, Forest Monitors, and community members transplanted more than 42,000 seedlings
• 35 community-managed financial groups received financial support — helping people launch sustainable businesses, reducing pressure on natural resources, and making local economies stronger
• More than 100 Forest Monitors received smartphones and the training needed to support and enhance data collection during patrols
• Roots & Shoots members identified existing environmental challenges and decided on projects that address them
• Two youth groups raised more than 22,000 seedlings, which can now help with both conservation initiatives and income-generating activities

To learn more about this project and the progress that community members have made, read our 2024-2025 Annual Report at JaneGoodall.ca/2425.

Photos: Stephano Lihedule

Note: This project is done in collaboration with Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania, Plan International Canada, Plan International Kenya, and Cascadia Seaweed Corporation, with funding from Global Affairs Canada.

This moment – Dr. Jane embracing one of our supporters in Halifax – is the perfect example of how grateful we are for ea...
08/16/2026

This moment – Dr. Jane embracing one of our supporters in Halifax – is the perfect example of how grateful we are for each one of you.

Behind every youth project, behind every rescued animal, and behind every community-led conservation initiative, there are passionate individuals just like you who are choosing to act for the planet. For the future.

To everyone who has gotten involved with our work and our mission, thank you. None of this is possible without your support.

Dr. Jane said that: "Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference." Over and over, all of you have proven that to be true.

From the team here at the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, know that we appreciate you and the fact that you have decided to be part of this wonderful community.

Photo: Scott Munn

Did you know that the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary has surrogate mothers for the orphaned chimpanzees ...
08/15/2026

Did you know that the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary has surrogate mothers for the orphaned chimpanzees who are rescued?

When many of the baby chimpanzees at Tchimpounga are rescued, they have been orphaned – the mothers are usually attacked by poachers and left for dead, and the baby chimpanzees are then sold as pets.

The baby chimpanzees are left with severe trauma, and they tend to feel abandoned. This can have lasting effects on further development.

To help the rescued chimpanzees cope with the profound loss they experience, surrogate mothers give them intensive care. They also give them love, food, and warmth – creating an environment that resembles natural maternal care as much as possible.

At the same time, they also help the chimpanzees develop important skillsets. They can help introduce the baby to other young chimpanzees and intervene when problems occur – just like chimpanzee moms do out in the wild.

Together, they also explore the forests. The surrogate mothers can show the baby what food they can eat, accompany them when they learn to climb, and much more.

Here, you can see Antonette, one of the surrogate mothers at the Tchimpounga Sanctuary, with Vienna, one of the chimpanzees who has been rescued and can now get the second chance she deserves.

To support work like this, and to help chimpanzees get the care they need at the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary, go to JaneGoodall.ca/Adopt.

Photos: Fernando Turmo

Note: The Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse the handling of, or close proximity to, wildlife. These photos represent a sanctuary context with trained professionals.

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