Jane Goodall Institute
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global wildlife and environment conservation organization headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. It was founded in 1977 by English primatologist Jane Goodall.[1]
JGI's main office is in the United States, but it has branches in world; its Gombe Stream Research Center is located in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania.
Activities
Protecting great apes
JGI works to protect chimpanzees and other primates by supporting sanctuaries, law enforcement efforts to reduce illegal trafficking and public education to protect endangered species in the wild.[2]
Improving gender and health outcomes
JGI achieves this through community-centered health projects, improvements to water supplies and programs designed to keep girls in school.[3]
Promoting sustainable livelihoods
JGI does this through improved agricultural practices, community-managed microcredit programs, and sustainable production techniques that increase incomes while protecting forests and watersheds.[4]
See also
- Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies
- Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School
- Roots & Shoots
- Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Gombe Stream National Park
References
- ↑ Haugen, Brenda (2006). "Life and times". Jane Goodall : legendary primatologist. Minneapolis, Minn.: Compass Point Books. pp. 96–101. ISBN 9780756515904.
- ↑ "Protecting Great Apes & Primates from Disease & Trafficking - The Jane Goodall Institute". The Jane Goodall Institute. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
- ↑ "Improving Gender & Health Outcomes - The Jane Goodall Institute". The Jane Goodall Institute. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
- ↑ "Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods - The Jane Goodall Institute". The Jane Goodall Institute. Retrieved 2015-10-26.