Ways to Give Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction With Dr, Jane’s Online Birthday Auction, we’re able to honour her birthday the way she’d want us to — by taking action and continuing the work that she championed. Dr. Jane often said that she had just one wish: a world where animals, people, and the environment could all thrive. This annual birthday auction helps raise funds for the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada — supporting community-led conservation initiatives in Africa, Roots & Shoots projects across Canada, and essential care for rescued chimpanzees at Tchimpounga Sanctuary — so that, together, we can make her wish come true. In 2026, the Online Birthday Auction ran from April 3rd through April 12th. To find out when the auction returns in 2027, make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter. What You’re Supporting With your support, the Jane Goodall Institute can continue to rescue and provide critical care to more than 150 injured and orphaned chimpanzees at Tchimpounga Sanctuary. By bidding in this auction, you are helping us to support more than 14,000 young people across Canada who are taking environmental action through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program. When you bid on an item in this auction, you are ensuring our team can keep partnering with communities and community members who are leading conservation projects in Africa. Frequently Asked Questions How can I participate in Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction? Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction takes place on Givergy. When the auction opens, you can bid on items by using the link on this page. When you find an item you want to bid on, you must confirm or update the bid amount in the “Make a Bid” field and then click “Place Bid.” When can I bid in the auction, and when will I receive my items? Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction launched on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 and continued through Sunday, April 12th, 2026. To find out when the auction returns in 2027, make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter. As soon as the auction ends, our team gets to work confirming information, coordinating with sponsors, and sending items out for delivery. Timing depends on your location, the size of the item, and various logistics — but we’ll keep you updated throughout the process. Where do the funds raised through the auction go? The funds from Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction go directly to the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada — benefitting our community-led conservation initiatives in Africa, Roots & Shoots projects across Canada, and critical care for rescued chimpanzees at Tchimpounga Sanctuary. In other words, your support ensures our team can continue to advance Dr. Jane’s mission — and can keep working with local communities and young changemakers who are taking action, day in and day out. Where do you get the items for the auction? These items have been donated by generous sponsors, partners, and supporters. We’re grateful to every individual, business, and organization that has donated an item — for this auction and for past auctions. The description for each item includes information about where the item came from. How can I donate an item to the auction? We appreciate your interest in donating to Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction. This auction is only ever possible because of generous sponsors, partners, and supporters. Due to an increase in interest, however, we are currently unable to accept donations from members of the general public. Should this change, we’ll let our community know through social media and our newsletter — stay tuned. Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love. Dr. Jane Goodall Thank You Each year, dozens of generous sponsors and partners donate to Dr. Jane Goodall’s Online Birthday Auction — ensuring our community can bid on an incredible range of items. The auction wouldn’t be possible without them, and we are grateful for the generosity and kindness they have shown every year. Stay tuned to learn more about our 2026 sponsors.
