About Fact Sheets From communities across Africa to classrooms across Canada, we’re focused on working closely with partners and demonstrating that what Dr. Jane has long said is true: “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual can make a difference.” Each program here represents decades of scientific research, community collaboration, youth engagement, and Indigenous leadership – guided by hope, grounded in action. Together, we’re turning compassion into conservation and inspiration into meaningful change. To learn more about our key programs, the impact they have on communities and community members, and how people across the country and around the world are coming together to advance Dr. Jane’s mission, take some time to read through the fact sheets on this page. Fact Sheet: Tchimpounga Sanctuary For more than 30 years, professional caregivers at Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre have been providing chimpanzees with the personalized and specialized care they need. One of Africa’s largest chimpanzee sanctuaries, Tchimpounga is currently home to more than 150 chimpanzees and other wildlife – including mandrills, parrots, and alligators. Learn More Fact Sheet: Gombe Stream Research Centre Dr. Goodall’s observations of chimpanzees at Gombe transformed our understanding of animals. Today, research at Gombe continues. Home to the longest-running wild chimpanzee study in the world, it is producing invaluable scientific information – and advancing our understanding of chimpanzees, conservation, and ourselves. Learn More Fact Sheet: Chimp Eden Run by the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa, Chimp Eden is home to more than 30 chimpanzees who had been displaced from their natural habitats across Africa. The sanctuary is situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, and welcomes over 1,000 visitors every month – bringing the world of chimpanzees closer to humanity through education. Learn More Fact Sheet: Jane Goodall’s Timeline From the moment she arrived in Gombe to observe wild chimpanzees, to this year when she received the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom for her groundbreaking scientific contributions, Dr. Jane has been making history and inspiring people around the world. Discover the milestones and accomplishments that have marked her journey thus far. Learn More Fact Sheet: Jane Goodall’s Biography In 1934 in London, England, Jane Goodall was born. When she was 26, she followed her passion for wildlife and Africa to Gombe, where she would go on to make groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees. Learn more about the woman who redefined what it means to be human – and who continues to change the world and inspire others to this very day. Learn More Fact Sheet: Jane Goodall Institute A global, science-driven conservation organization, the Jane Goodall Institute supports Dr. Jane Goodall’s mission. Committed to protecting chimpanzees and advancing conservation, the Institute partners with communities, Indigenous Peoples, and young leaders to mitigate threats, secure healthy habitats, support sustainable livelihoods, and more. Learn More Fact Sheet: Roots & Shoots Global Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program is an apolitical movement that empowers young people – from kindergarten through university – to participate in projects that improve the natural world and benefit animals, people, and the environment. What Jane started with students in Tanzania is now active in more than 75 countries around the world. Learn More
