1934-2025
Remembering Dr. Jane
Scientist. Conservationist. Humanitarian.
Jane Showed Us the Way. Now It's Our Turn.
Dr. Jane Goodall didn't just study chimpanzees, she redefined what it means to be human. She proved that compassion, curiosity, and courage can change the world. And she believed, with every fiber of her being, that you have the power to make a difference.
Her voice may be silent, but her message rings louder than ever:
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
Keep Jane’s Work Alive
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Protect What Jane Loved
Your donation directly supports chimpanzee sanctuaries, community-led conservation, and Roots & Shoots programs that Jane dedicated her life to building. From rescuing orphaned chimps to empowering young changemakers, every pound plants seeds of hope.
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Inspire Your Community
Start a fundraiser in Jane's honour: a sponsored run, bake sale, a community event - anything you enjoy! Rally your friends, family, and colleagues to support the causes Jane championed. Together, we can turn loss into lasting impact for the planet she loved.
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Spread her Message
Every item in our shop celebrates Jane's life and supports her work. From t-shirts featuring her powerful quotes to books sharing her wisdom, your purchase directly funds conservation and education programmes. 100% of proceeds support our mission.
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Empower the next Generation
Join 700,000+ young people taking action for people, animals and the environment. Start a project, plant a garden, clean a beach, or organise your school. Jane created Roots & Shoots because she believed in your power to make a difference.
"Don't Lose Hope" - Dr Jane's Final Words
In March 2025, Jane sat down for one final interview, a conversation she knew would only be shared after her passing. In Netflix's Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall, she reflected on her extraordinary life, the state of our planet, and the one message she wanted to leave behind:
"Don't lose hope. If you lose hope, you become apathetic and do nothing. But if you have hope, you roll up your sleeves and get to work."
This wasn't a goodbye. It was a call to arms.
Leave a Message in Honour of Jane.
Jane touched millions of lives around the world. Whether you met her in person, heard her speak, read her books, or were simply inspired by her message, we invite you to share how she changed your life.
You can also upload a photo or video of a special moment with Jane, or share an image that represents what her legacy means to you. We may feature selected messages and images on our social media channels to celebrate her impact around the world.
Your words and memories will become part of her living legacy.
The Legacy Lives on.
Jane spent 65 years showing us that one person, armed with curiosity, compassion, and determination, can spark a global movement.
She walked into the forests of Gombe with a notebook and binoculars, and emerged with discoveries that changed science forever. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. She created Roots & Shoots, empowering 700,000+ young people across 100+ countries to become changemakers.
But Jane's greatest achievement wasn't what she did alone. It was what she inspired millions of us to do together.
Today, her mission lives on, not as a memory, but as a movement. The Jane Goodall Institute continues her holistic approach to conservation, recognising that protecting wildlife means supporting the people who share their habitats. Roots & Shoots members around the world are planting forests, cleaning oceans, protecting endangered species, and spreading hope through action.
Jane believed in you. Now it's time to believe in yourself.
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