Our Founder
Dr.
Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE,
Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace.
Dr. Jane Goodall was a world-renowned primatologist and ethologist. She sadly departed this world on October 1, 2025. Dr. Jane first became known around the world for her study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. In the latter part of her life she expanded her focus and became a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, species and environmental protection, and many other crucial issues.In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and in 1991 she founded Roots & Shoots, her global humanitarian and environmental program for young people of all ages (now active in over 75 countries). In 2002 she became a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Dr. Jane authored over 30 books and throughout her life continued to spread her message of hope globally through public speaking and activism.
Explore Jane's legacy
From her pioneering research to tireless advocacy, Jane’s life had a profound global impact. Learn more about her story and her global vision to inspire collective action toward environmental harmony.
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'Jane' children's tv series
Listen to Dr Jane's FAQs
Ever wanted to hear Dr Jane’s answers to her most frequently asked questions? Learn more on our sister site Roots & Shoots
About Dr.Jane’s Hopecast
This podcast takes listeners on a one–of–a–kind journey as they learn from Dr. Goodall’s extraordinary life, hear from change-making guests from every arena, and become awed by a growing movement sparked by Jane and fuelled by hope.
Join us as we get curious, grow compassion and take action to build a better world for all.
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