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The Jane Goodall Institute USA Strengthens Board Leadership With 3 Accomplished Leaders in Environmental Storytelling, Geospatial Technology, and Humanitarian Aid 

November 02, 2026 — Sue Crothers, Ashley Fieglein Johnson, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna join JGI USA’s Board of Directors to help advance JGI’s mission and long-term impact.  (November 2, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA today announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors: Sue Crothers, Ashley Fieglein Johnson, and Tjada D’Oyen […]

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Disney Conservation Fund Invests $1 Million in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and Celebrates Next Generation of Conservation Leaders at Walt Disney World 

October 26, 2026 — Brings Disney’s Total Investment in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots to $7.5M+ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2026) – The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) today announced a $1 million investment in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, the youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute which supports, connects and celebrates young people taking action in […]

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The Jane Goodall Institute and Partners Lead Safe Transfer of Rescued Gorilla Bili to New Home in Republic of the Congo 

September 29, 2026 — Cross-sector collaboration helps move Bili from Nigeria to JGI’s Tchimpounga Rehabilitation Center for specialist care  (September 29, 2026 – Washington, D.C.) The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA announced today the safe transfer of Bili, a young, rescued gorilla, from Pandrillus Foundation’s Drill Ranch in Calabar, Nigeria, to the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tchimpounga Rehabilitation Center near […]

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