Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada office at the University of Toronto is closed.
We are more committed than ever to fulfilling our mission and advancing Dr. Goodall’s vision while our staff works remotely.
We are grateful for your continued support at this time.
How we made a big difference in the past year.
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50+
countries have active Roots & Shoots groups
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20
villages partnered to build clinics and implement a region wide vaccination program
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18400
people living along a wildlife corridor gained access to clean water
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130+
chimpanzees cared for at our sanctuary in the Republic of Congo
"What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Dr. Jane Goodall
Who We AreOur Work
Community Conservation
Success in protecting the habitat for chimpanzees in Africa starts at the community level.
Protecting Chimpanzees
We recognize the urgent need to protect all chimpanzees, especially those that have been injured or orphaned.
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
Through hands-on learning Roots & Shoots equips young people to become agents of community change.
Photo credits: Richard Quinn & Norman Jean Roy/TrunkArchive