2017 Annual Report GROWING OUR REACH Photo: Bertrand Guay/Getty Images Jane always says everything is connected. With a powerful coalition — experts, luminaries, educators, mentors, supporters, and youth — and an energized and effective strategy, we’re realizing our collective dream of a thriving future for chimpanzees, other wildlife, and our planet. This report reflects the rewards of investment in local communities over the history of our Africa Programs, but is also a window into the future of our transition into even more high-impact species conservation. Holistic approaches for a thriving ecosystem: Determination while improving human well-being. With a strategic plan reaching propels us at the Jane Goodall Institute ( JGI): the belief that we’re 36 ecoregions, we’re using progressive satellite technology, along capable of extraordinary things when we create comprehensive with training forest monitors, and designing near real-time reporting solutions designed with compassion. Our founder’s vision lights apps to save more chimpanzees and habitats than ever before. our way, and the phenomenal In our work to rescue orphaned support of those in the JGI “If we all act together, the cumulative effect of chimpanzees, we successfully family—each of you—has even the small choices we make can lead us transferred 100 chimpanzees driven results worldwide. forming integrated communities toward the kind of world that we all will be proud Fulfilling our mission: In forests to live on Tchimpounga to leave to our grandchildren.” across Africa, chimpanzees and Chimpanzee Rehabilitation other species roam as vital mem- Dr. Jane Goodall Center’s forested islands in the bers of their ecosystems — as their Republic of Congo. safety and these precious places disappear on our watch. JGI is Positive change by and for people: Our sustainable livelihood the only conservation organization primarily focused on commu- projects deliver tools and resources to provide greater economic nity-centered chimpanzee conservation. To fulfill our mission, opportunities for people living adjacent to core conservation areas, we conserve chimpanzees, their homes and cultures, listen to to mitigate harm to habitats and species. A growing worldwide people’s needs as we work collaboratively to support sustainable movement in nearly 100 countries, Roots & Shoots empowers community development, and invest globally in a conscious and young people to be active leaders in creating positive change. compassionate generation of young people motivated to act. It’s been a successful year of increased reach and depth in our Real results across the chimpanzee range: Using the most work, filled with hope. cutting-edge science and technology, we identify and address We’re making a difference. Thanks to you. problems by connecting environmental and wildlife conservation What’s Inside This Section: Africa Programs: Tchimpounga: Conservation Science: Roots & Shoots: Jane’s Tour Highlights, Growing Community- A Safe Haven for Bringing Conservation Tomorrow’s Unstoppable Donor Profiles, Get Centered Compassion Second Chances Solutions Down Leaders Today Involved, Financials and Conservation to Earth The National Geographic 2017 documentary JANE, directed by Brett Morgen and featuring a musical score by Philip Glass, shows us Gombe National Park as never before and inspires people of every generation, providing hope — and a desire to be like Jane. JANE OPENS HEARTS AND MINDS A multi-faceted love story: Launched at a would color grade the film and colorize it...as it sold-out Hollywood Bowl premiere for 17,000 exists for Jane in her memory.” people in Los Angeles, JANE, which Morgen Far-reaching contributions: The work Jane calls a ‘cinematic opera,’ is a look into a world of began 58 years ago has blossomed into much bright and saturated forests, birds, insects, and more than she ever imagined. The ‘B Record’ chimpanzees. The film has received the highest of research, which includes notebooks, field ratings in reviews from pub- records, digitized and organized notes, lications including The New represents the longest running wild primate “It was very moving when I first saw it York Times, LA Times, and The study in the world. Resulting publications because those were the best days of my Guardian. Transported into explore the lives of the original Gombe chimps the wonder of Gombe and life. More than any of the others, and multiple generations of their descendants, its wild chimpanzees through interpreting their behaviors to understand more this film takes me right back into how the never-before-seen foot- about their complex personalities, compassion, it was back then. ” age, global audiences gain an aggression, and relationships. This ongoing Dr. Jane Goodall understanding of Jane’s deep research led by JGI continues to transform the love for her families, both fields of primatology, human and wildlife health, chimpanzee and human, and and conservation. the environment they share. Research and discovery continue: Applications The intimate saga of a trailblazing woman: At of Jane´s original research and ongoing JGI the age of 26, with no formal higher education, research include the prevention and under- Jane’s work blazed a trail for women in science standing of zoonotic (wildlife-to-human with her revolutionary studies of wild chim- transmitted) disease and the interpretation of panzees, forever altering our understanding of chimpanzee behavior through the lens of their the boundaries between humans and the rest evolutionary relationship to humankind. To of the animal kingdom. Director Brett Morgen advance this research, JGI co-hosted a gala explains, “Jane describes Gombe as a vibrant with the Wildlife Conservation Network potpourri of colors and feelings and emotions, (WCN) to contribute to the future of Gombe, so we wanted to convey that in the way that we a unique place for science and discovery. At right: Young Jane and National Geographic filmmaker Hugo Van Lawick Above: JANE director Brett Morgen in Gombe, with Jane and the film’s musical score Tanzania, in composer Philip Glass. Photo: Scott the early 60s Kirkland/NatGeo/Picture Group filming the subject of Jane’s Top: Jane is presented flowers by her son studies — wild Grub van Lawick. At left is her grandson chimpanzees. Merlin van Lawick, and at right, Brett Morgen and Phillip Glass. Photo: Rebecca Hale Me…Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall Musical Inspires Youth — and Jane Mutts Comic creator Patrick McDonnell’s award-winning children’s book Me…Jane is the source material for the new musical commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Me ... Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall, follows young Jane and her plush toy chimpanzee, Jubilee, as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane’s autobiography and a memorably catchy original score, the adaptation makes this very true story accessible for the young and the young at heart. Jane visited the premiere and was genuinely appreciative of the musical’s ability to convey her message to audiences around the country. Me…Jane opened to rave reviews and is a nominee for multiple Helen Hayes Awards, which recognize and celebrate excellence in professional theatre in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The musical will tour the United States in 2019. Above: Erin Weaver playing young Jane with her toy chimpanzee Jubilee. Photo: Kennedy Center/Theresa Wood At left: Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, and animal activist, Jane was a little girl with a special playmate and big dreams. Photo: JGI/the Goodall Family the Jane Goodall Institute 2 Annual Report 2017 DONORS AND SUPPORTERS MULTIPLY OUR IMPACT Supporters help us accomplish our mission every day in many powerful ways. To that end, many individuals not only provide financial investment in our work but also devote valuable expertise, skills, and knowledge. Brooke Abbruzzese decided she would help DONOR PROFILE: animals and the environment when she was just Oregon 11 years old. A few years later, she found the Roots JGI’s Roots & Shoots program, which guided & Shoots and honed her sense of purpose to take action. A group effort: Guided by the Roots & Shoots 4-Step Formula, community mapping exercises, and example Roots & Shoots projects, Abbruzz- ese and 13 classmates at Beverly Cleary School in Portland, Oregon found inspiration in the culture and resources of their area: the culinary scene in Portland. They would create a cookbook to raise money to support JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary, home to nearly 150 chimpanzees, most of them saved from the illegal pet or Above: Brooke Abbruzzese and fellow Portland Roots & Shoots member prepare food together as a part of their project to create a cookbook titled Saving Pan, bushmeat trade. the sales of which supply funds for JGI’s Tchimpounga chimpanzee sanctuary in the Celebrity contributions: The group decided to Republic of Congo. collect recipes by contacting local restaurateurs and chefs whose enthusiasm for their idea inspired the group to dream a little bigger. Brooke and Jane’s Angel Hair Pasta Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add her team asked Ina Garten for a recipe. And Serves 6 the onions and sauté until soft, Michelle Obama. And Jane. And they all said 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil about 7 minutes. Reduce heat yes. Jane also wrote the cookbook’s foreword, 1 medium onion, diced to medium-low and add the 1 medium eggplant, cut into ½ inch cubes eggplant and mushrooms. proving that no dream is unattainable with hard 2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed, roughly Sauté until soft, about 10 work and persistence. chopped minutes. Add the garlic and 2 cloves garlic, minced sauté 1 minute more. Add the Over $10,000 raised so far: Brooke and her team 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 3 ½ cups tomatoes and continue to cook consulted with a food photographer, an experi- peeled and diced fresh tomatoes over low heat for ages (about 30 minutes).