Restoring forest ecosystems in equatorial Africa

Dear Difteur-ses,

65 years ago, on July 14, 1960, Jane Goodall, then aged 26, arrived in what is today Gombe National Park in Tanzania.

Her mission, to observe and better understand our closest living relatives: wild chimpanzees.

Armed with a pair of binoculars, a notebook and an unwavering passion for animals, Jane set out on a journey that would revolutionize science and our relationship with animals.

Her approach was revolutionary for its time: she gave chimpanzees names.

With a great deal of patience, she discovered that chimpanzees, to fish for termites, made and used tools (which at the time was the very definition of Man). Jane also discovered that chimpanzees could be carnivores and practiced warfare, overturning established beliefs.

This was the beginning of a new era in primatology! This study of the Gombe chimpanzees continues to this day, thanks to your support. In tribute to these discoveries, we celebrate World Chimpanzee Day every July 14.

The young girl with a passion for animals has now become an environmental activist who stops at nothing. At 91, she never ceases to deliver her message of hope for a peaceful coexistence between humans, other animals and our shared environment.

Thank you for your support!

At Difteur-ses,

As you know, everything is interconnected in the living world: humans, other animals and our environment.

At the Jane Goodall Institute we believe that women have a full role to play in preserving ecosystems.

We are very proud of our programs to promote women's empowerment around two axes:

- access to health and health education: education, family planning, feminine hygiene items.

- awarding scholarships reserved for young girls.

We know that when girls have access to education and healthcare, they can take their future into their own hands. This not only improves their well-being, but also contributes to the reduction of natural resource consumption and the sustainable development of communities.

In Uganda, for example, we help young girls to improve their health, education, reduce gender inequalities and seize economic opportunities, while engaging communities to move beyond personal and immediate needs to focus on future and sustainable needs.

All this thanks to you! Thank you!