Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong)

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Jane Goodall Institute(Hong Kong)
Type	Non-profit organization
Founded	2002, Hong Kong
Headquarters	US
Key people	Jane Goodall Genevieve Princess di San Faustino
Website	www.janegoodall.org.hk

The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) (Traditional Chinese: 國際珍古德（香港）協會; Simplified Chinese: ), founded in 2002, was established as a the local registered charity involved in the promotion of the well-being of the community, animals and environment. The Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong is one of the Asian branches of the Jane Goodall Institute which was founded in 1977 in California by Jane Goodall and Genevieve, Princess di San Faustino. With its headquarters in the US, the Jane Goodall Institute is a worldwide non-profit organization with 17 overseas offices.

[edit] Objectives and missions

The objectives of the Institute are:

To promote the conservation of primate habitat.
To increase awareness, support and training on issues related to human relationships with one another, the environment, as well as other animals.
To expand non-invasive research programmes on chimpanzees and other primates.
To promote activities to ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animals in general.

The Jane Goodall Institute's official statement of their mission:

"The Jane Goodall Institute advances the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment of all living things."[1]

[edit] Funding

The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) depends on supports in the forms of donations, sponsorship, collaboration partnership.

However, the Institute declines to reveal specifically the individuals or organisations which have contributed to the funding.

[edit] Comparison With other environmental organisations

In terms of mission, the Jane Goodall Institute has perhaps the most similar to that of WWF Hong Kong, as both organisations feature balanced focus on the environment and animals. While the Jane Goodall Institute is more inclined to the conservation of primates and other animals, Green Power focuses primarily on butterfly research and conservation, especially in the upcoming years. The objectives of Greenpeace are more general by comparison, as they aim to stop the climate change and to eliminate toxic chemicals. They put less emphasis on animal conservation, setting themselves apart from the Jane Goodall Institute. The Animals Asia Foundation has the most straightforward objective, as it aims to conserve animals exclusively. On the other hand, Green Power and the Jane Goodall Institute stress more on environmental education. Both organisations have set up the educational units Green School and Roots and Shoots, respectively. Furthermore, the Jane Goodall Institute, Greenpeace and WWF are global organisations, whereas Greenpower and Animals Asia Foundation are Hong Kong-based.

[edit] Roots & Shoots

Roots and Shoots is the global conservation and education programme founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, which serves as the core promgramme of Jane Goodall Institute.

It is the agenda of the programme to implement positive changes through education. Its objectives are to interact with the environment, to demonstrate care and compassion for animals and all lifeforms, to establish a better understanding among different cultures, ethnic groups, religions, socio-economic classes and nations. It also aims to assist young people to develop as a confident and positive individual.

[edit] Origin of the name

Literally, roots and shoots mean:

root - the part of the plant which grows down into the earth to obtain water and food and which holds the plant firmly in the ground.
shoot- the first part of a plant to appear above the earth from a seed, or any new growth on an already existing plant.

A deeper connotation of Roots & Shoots is:

roots lead to a strong and firm foundation

shoots seem infinitesimal in their unending pursuit of sunlight.

By bonding, they can break through the brick walls, a metaphorical representation of the problems human beings suffer from globally.

[edit] The history of Roots & Shoots

Roots & Shoots began with 16 students who were interested in animals and environment conservation. However, they realised they were not able to obtain sufficient support and resources they would need from school. They, therefore, went to meet Dr. Goodall on her front porch in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 1991. After a deep conversation, they returned to school and began to look for like-minded students to realise their goals. The Roots & Shoots programme was then born. Now there are more than 4500 groups around the world in over 70 countries, including more than 7 countries in Asia, such as Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia.

[edit] Projects by Roots & Shoots (Hong Kong)

Monkey Conservation Ambassador Programme

A programme open to tertiary students in order to raise the awareness of Hongkong's wild macaques in Country Parks,as well as to cut down complaints, attacks and illegal feeding.

Pollution in Hong Kong

The Roots and Shoots group from the Hong Kong International School aims to raise public awareness of problems from air, water and land pollutions in Hong Kong. The group also aims to help solve these problems by raising funds.

Human impact on the environment

The Guardians of the Earth from Hong Kong's Victoria Shanghai Academy aims to investigate how humans are affecting their natural environment. They started their projects by observing man-made objects and human activities in relation to the environment.

Care for animals

The Roots and Shoots group from the Tack Ching Primary School held a campaign of animal care. Activities include visiting the SPCA Wanchai Centre and fund-raising for the SPCA. The group also collected used towels and toys for abandoned dogs at SPCA.

Care for Hong Kong's environment

Roots and Shoots members from various schools and communities joined hands at the Beach Cleaning Day at Sha Chau & Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park. They also organized a Chinese White Dolphin Boat trip.

Care for Hong Kong's community and environment

Roots and Shoots members joined some scout members in an activity in which they learned the skills of planting. The 'Shoots of Hope' were sent to Hong Kong School For The Deaf and Methodist Yang Center.

Roots & Shoots Day 2002

(with photos and a brief description of the activity in Chinese)

[edit] Membership in Hong Kong

Dr. Goodall visited Shanghai Roots & Shoots on 20th, November, 2003. In addition to presenting several lectures, she talked with the local students about their own work

Among the more than 4500 groups around the world in over 70 countries, members of Roots and Shoots in Hong Kong include students from local primary and secondary schools, such as the Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong's Victoria Shanghai Academy and Tack Ching Primary School.

[edit] Voices from members worldwide

“I attribute all my successes to Roots & Shoots. The program lifted me from nowhere and has put me to where I am right now. It gave me confidence and a great sense of pride. Sometimes I can't even imagine... I think it's time I give back, to the fullest, all what I received from R&S.” --Yared Fubusa, Graduate Student, University of Virginia

“The College Summit is certainly one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had and will ever have. . . . Miracles happen when a bunch of good guys get together like we did.” --ZeeZee, Member, Shanghai Roots & Shoots

“It is thrilling for our group to know that by belonging to Roots & Shoots, we are connected to the rest of the world. Our actions have a direct impact in solving problems…Middle-class, suburban American families are very busy these days with work and raising kids. Parents want positive activities for their kids and being able to perform service projects together as a family is very special.” --Wanda Leopold, Leader of Family Group, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

[edit] Books related to Roots & Shoots

[edit] Who is Jane Goodall?

Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, was born in London, England on April 3, 1934. Goodall was an active child and was easily excited by the outdoors intrigued by the mystique of the jungle. Goodall decided to move to and reside in Africa at the age of eleven and subsequently went to Tanzania in 1960 to study chimpanzees. Perhaps her scientific discoveries showing the striking similarties between humans and chimpanzees can justify the emphasis on primate and animal research of the Jane Goodall Institute, hence the institute is an embodiment of her desires to protect the chimpanzees and to share her own experiences with the youth.

Consequently Roots & Shoots was created to engage and inspire the youth through community services and service learning. Due to the gradual decrease of the habitat of chimpanzees, nowadays Dr. Goodall devotes much of her life and energy to spreading the word about conservation and the dwindling chimp population. She has held speechs in numerous high schools, colleges and universities in order to deliver her ideas and passion to the whole world and now she travels an average 300 days per year. Dr. Goodall is also a prolific writer of environmentally-conscious publications for both adults and children. (Publications by Dr. Jane Goodall)

[edit] Jane Goodall and her chimpanzees

Observing and analysing chimpanzees seems like Dr. Goodall's life-long career. She has spent part of her life studying and living with chimpanzees. She was the first person who discovered chimpanzees' ability to use and make tools, something which used to be regarded as the main distinction between humans and animals. She also found a number of similarities between humans and chimpanzees, such as hugging, kissing, holding things. Due to the decreasing habitat of chimpanzees, nowadays Dr. Goodall devotes much of her life and energy to promote conservation and to safeguard the dwindling chimpanzee population. She has given speeches in numerous high schools, colleges and universities in order to convey her ideas and passion to the world. Chimpanzees have become a part of Dr. Goodall's life.

[edit] Jane Goodall's visits to Hong Kong

December 2005 -- Dr. Jane Goodall came to Hong Kong and had an outing with the local Roots & Shoots groups at the Shing Mun Country Park. They found the macaques of the park begging to be fed and consuming unfinished food from rubbish bins. In order to resolve the situation, the members of R&S put forward different ideas such as designing new bins and increasing the number of patrols to prevent illegal feeding. Dr. Jane Goodall was very impressed by what she saw and believed that the future will depend highly on the passion of the youth.

24th October 2006 -- Dr. Jane Goodall came to the University of Hong Kong to give a lecture entitled "Reason for Hope" on her ongoing research on Chimpanzees of the last 45 years. And she also shared her remarkable travelling experience during the past 20 years.

25th October 2006 -- Dr. Jane Goodall paid a visit to Hong Kong Wetland Park, accompanied by Environment Minister Sarah Liao Sau-tung. Dr. Goodall regarded the Park as a place Hong Kong people should take pride in. Afterwards, she shared her views in an evening seminar, Dr Jane Goodall returns to Hong Kong to deliver her vision on sustainable development, organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong at the British Consulate-General.

26th October 2006 -- Dr. Jane Goodall was interviewed by CNN near the Lily Pond in the University of Hong Kong. Holding her symbolic toy chimpanzee throughout the interview, Dr. Goodall revealed her passion towards the animals and their primate family.

[edit] To learn more about Dr. Jane Goodall

[edit] What can you do if you want to help?

There are mainly two ways to make a contribution:

Donations, in the form of gifts, programme investment and purchase of sustainably grown flowers from Organic Bouquet, can be made. The money will be used in developing new materials and technologies for the Roots & Shoots. An alternative is to become a Roots & Shoots (Hong Kong) partner to fund Hong Kong R&S projects or to sponsor a Roots & Shoots group. Donation Form
Apart from donation, contribution can be made by being a member of The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) and the Roots & Shoots. Volunteers get the chance to organise local Roots & Shoots activities, hold exhibition and school talks, as well as to assist in office administration. Volunteer Form
To help achieve the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute, the following practice can be incorpoarated into daily life:
- Protect the environment by saving water, energy and paper.
- Eat less meat, especially that of rare animals.
- Use environmentally-friendly products both at work and at home.
- Help spread the major idea and mission of the JGI to more people to arouse people's awareness of the protection of chimpanzees, other animals, and the environment.

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