Dr. Jane Goodall discovered that when we put local communities at the heart of conservation, we improve the lives of people, animals and the environment. JGI advances Dr. Goodall’s holistic approach through a tapestry of nine strategies that build on each other and bring the power of community-centered conservation to life.

"When you live in the forest, it's easy to see that everythings's connected."

DR. JANE GOODALL

Strategies

We use the latest scientific discoveries and technologies to solve some of the world’s toughest conservation challenges. This...

Finding a way to combat the threats to the survival of chimpanzees and other great apes will always remain at...

The Dreamers of Tomorrow Take Action: 

In 1991, a group of 12 local teenagers met with Dr. Jane Goodall on...

Discovery Unlocks New Worlds of Knowledge and Hope:

Since she first stepped foot in the forest of Gombe National Park,...

Building Care Through Consciousness and Understanding:

Habitat loss and poaching for the bushmeat and exotic pet trades are some of...

Giving Girls Control Over Their Health and Learning is the Answer:

Healthy habitats require healthy communities, and key to keeping...