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                                                             Dear supporters,

                                                             These are challenging times for people, animals, and the
                                                             planet that we all share. For years, I’ve talked about my
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Nature’s resilience is astounding in the face of unsurpassed                     Dr. Jane’s Journey Through Canada
onslaughts. And above all I am inspired by the energy, commitment,
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possible. The Institute’s work in Africa improves the health and
wellbeing of a number of communities around chimpanzee habitat
and we work with them to protect the forests on which they, as well as
chimpanzees and other animals, depend.

In Canada, the Roots & Shoots program continues to grow as
hundreds of young people across the country take action and lead
positive change. When they are encouraged and we listen to their
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                                    everyone.for everyone.                       JANE documentary took place at the Toronto International Film
                                                                                 Festival. We were pleased to celebrate the film’s release with Dr.
                                                                                 Jane and many of our supporters at an exclusive screening party.
                                                                                 The documentary film by Brett Morgan masterfully weaves Dr.
                                                                                 Goodall’s life story and research on chimpanzees. The film went
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
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                                                                                 on to win 2 Emmys in 2018!
Founder Jane Goodall Institute
UN Messenger of Peace

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“ If we all get together, we can truly make
                             a difference, but we must act now.
                             The window of time is closing.”
                               - Dr. Jane Goodall

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Who We Are
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                        Animals
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                          People
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                 Environment
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                     Financials
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             Trips to the Field
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                Friends of JGI
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             Looking Forward
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Table of Contents
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Our Impact                                                               Who We Are
          We’re very pleased to present our 2017 - 2019 annual report.             The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada was founded in 1994
          The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGI) Board and staff are           as part of a global community of conservation chapters that
          committed to demonstrating our impact and we believe this report         advance the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall. Following
          shows that our work is making a difference – for people, animals,        in the trailblazing footsteps of our founder, we inspire hope
          and the environment that we all share.                                   through action, encouraging individuals around the world
                                                                                   to join us in taking care of the planet we call home. Whether
          In Africa, our goal is simple – to improve the lives of humans and       we’re restoring chimpanzee habitat, improving maternal health
          animals through community-centred conservation. It’s compelling          in a rural village, or working with our Roots & Shoots youth
          work, often carried out in remote locations under less than ideal        groups, we find practical ways to make lasting impact.
          circumstances. But we’re up to the task and the results bear this out.
                                                                                   By protecting chimpanzees and inspiring people to conserve
          In Canada, hundreds of young people across the country are               the natural world, we improve the lives of people, animals,
          leading projects with financial support from JGI. These young            and the environment. Everything is connected — everyone can
          people, given the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and contribute    make a difference.
          to their communities, will become the skilled and committed
          leaders of the future.

          JGI Canada remains focused on conservation, protecting wildlife
                                                                                   Our Mission
          and supporting the people and communities of an ever-changing            To understand and protect chimpanzees, other apes and
          world. We are confident that with JGI’s continued growth, our            their habitats, and to work towards creating an informed and
          expanded scope of work, the skilled staff and volunteers, along with     compassionate multitude who will help to create a better world
          the support of our donors, we can have an even greater impact in         for people, other animals and our shared environment.
          the future.

                                                                                   Our Vision
                                                                                   A healthy planet where people make compassionate choices
          Andria Teather			                  Carlos D. Colorado                    to live sustainably and in harmony with each other, the
          Chief Executive Officer		          Chair, Board of Directors             environment, and animals.

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Our Contributions to the SDGs
Every JGI program, in Canada and abroad, is focused on making a difference for                  Clean Water and Sanitation
animals, people, and the environment. Our efforts are contributing to many of the               In the DRC, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) infrastructure
                                                                                                was built in 7 health centres to improve access to water and
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), bringing us a step closer
                                                                                                sanitation in local communities.
to achieving a sustainable future for the planet and all of its inhabitants.

                Good Health and Well Being                                                      Responsible Consumption and Production
                In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) we are working in 20 remote           In Canada, the Cycle my Cell campaign engaged high school
                villages bordering a wildlife corridor to support maternal, newborn, and        students to recycle cell phones and discouraged the purchase of
                children’s health through improved prenatal and postnatal care.                 new phones unnecessarily.

                Gender Equality                                                                 Life on Land
                In the DRC, our project reduces barriers for women and girls accessing          We support JGI Uganda in their environmental sustainability
                healthcare. We also organise sensitization sessions for men to increase their   activities which protect, restore, and promote sustainable use
                role in child care and to better support their partner during pregnancy.        of fragile terrestrial ecosystems.

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                                                             Tchimpounga
                                                             An Extraordinary Home
                                                             In 1900, an estimated 1 to 2 million chimpanzees lived in the wild. Today, there are less
                                                             than 350,000. Protecting chimpanzees is at the heart of JGI’s work. It’s a big task that the
                                                             Institute tackles from several angles, including research, traditional habitat protection and
                                                             community-centered conservation initiatives, as well as caring for rescued chimpanzees.
                                                             In the Republic of Congo, more than 200 chimpanzees have called the Tchimpounga
                                                             Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center home since it opened in 1992; today, more than 130
                                                             chimpanzees live there, each with distinct personalities, habits, and social skills.

                                                             Over the years, the Tchimpounga sanctuary, which covers an area of 70 hectares, has
                                                             taken in an increasing number of chimps as well as mandrills and other rescued wildlife.
                                                             Thanks to the support of JGI chapters around the world, including JGI Canada, the
                                                             sanctuary successfully expanded in 2013 to include three islands along the Kouilou River.
                                                             Combined, these islands provide 100 times more forest than the original sanctuary site.
                                                             Chimpanzees can now roam freely in a much more natural environment while still allowing
                                                             for frequent health checks and care from Tchimpounga staff.

                                                             In 2018, the last eligible chimpanzees from enclosures at the main Tchimpounga
                                                             sanctuary site were moved onto the three large sanctuary islands. These 93 chimpanzees
                                                             have immersed themselves in their new home and enjoy the freedom to explore the
                                                             forested canopy.

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                Vienna                                                                                                   Benjamin
                Vienna was only a year old when he was brought to the Tchimpounga                                        Discovered locked away in a cage, the Tchimpounga team rescued an
                sanctuary, orphaned, injured, and afraid. He was found in the region                                     adult male chimpanzee named Benjamin who was being kept as a pet
                of Niari, a mountainous and biodiverse area of the Congo where,                                          by a Congolese army officer. Although the Tchimpounga veterinarians
                despite government efforts and intervention, poaching remains a                                          determined he was in good physical condition, Benjamin had not seen
                significant problem.                                                                                     another chimpanzee since he was taken from the wild some 14 years earlier.

                Unfortunately, Vienna is missing a thumb, most likely amputated by                                       With this in mind, the JGI team began the careful process of introducing
                the machete that killed his mother. Despite the trauma of his past, the                                  Benjamin to other chimpanzees after his long journey to Tchimpounga
                love and care from Vienna’s caregivers has strengthened his character                                    and a mandated quarantine period. Gradually, after several supervised
                and he is now doing well — reportedly he is a picky eater, but grapes                                    interactions, Benjamin was released into the newly upgraded enclosure
                are at the top of his favourite foods list!                                                              at the main sanctuary site where he has happily integrated with the other
                                                                                                                         chimps who live there. Today, he is a much more confident and happy
                                                                                                                         chimpanzee, gentle with everyone around him.

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                                                        Food to Tchimpounga’s Chimps
                                                        20,000 kg of feed and 17,000 kg of fruit are purchased each month from nearby
                                                        villages to provide the sanctuary’s chimpanzees with a well-rounded diet.

                                                        Veterinarian Services
                                                        The health and wellbeing of the chimpanzees is our primary focus. The sanctuary’s
                                                        skilled veterinary team ensure that each chimp receives the short and long-term
                                                        care they need to live a healthy life.

                                                        Mandrill Protection
                                                        Mandrills are one of the most colourful mammals in the world. But their bright
                                                        colours make them an easy target for poachers. The mandrill release program
                                                        at Tchimpounga focuses on successfully rescuing and rehabilitating these
                                                        vulnerable primates.

                                                        EcoGuards
                                                        At more than 50,000 hectares, Tchimpounga Nature Reserve’s natural wealth
                                                        makes it vulnerable to illegal logging, mining, oil exploration, and poaching.
                                                        To safeguard it from these threats, the JGI Congo team has hired EcoGuards from
                                                        local communities to monitor and patrol the area. With support from JGI Canada,
                                                        new mapping technology has been introduced so that EcoGuards can prioritize
                                                        patrol areas and identify hotspots of illegal activity. The EcoGuards are also
                                                        accompanied by specially trained dogs able to sniff out wildlife crime.

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Delivering Healthy Futures                                                                                  Impact to Date
Working in villages alongside chimpanzee habitat, JGI Canada projects improve the lives of local people     1,511 pregnant women have had access to
while simultaneously saving wildlife. By engaging local communities, villagers benefit from conservation    prenatal care and equipped health clinics
efforts and are less dependent on forest resources. JGI Canada’s largest commitment is to a community-
                                                                                                            13,230 infants were vaccinated against
centred conservation project in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With 75% of all wild
                                                                                                            diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, polio,
chimpanzees in Africa found in the Congo basin, it is critical to be on the ground in this region.          tuberculosis, and tetanus

Recognizing that rapid population growth coupled with chronic impoverishment was destroying the             225 healthcare workers have received training
                                                                                                            on reproductive health and family planning
surrounding biodiversity, JGI Canada launched our Delivering Healthy Futures project in 2016. With the
ultimate objective to reduce maternal and child mortality in 20 villages bordering a wildlife corridor in   20 health centres have received medical
eastern DRC, this initiative is at the frontline of healthcare delivery and includes outreach to the most   supplies and equipment for maternity care
remote communities through mobile clinics.

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                          We first met Valerie Kakaba in October 2017 during a field visit to the village
                          of Mukwanyama in eastern DRC. At 25, she was pregnant with her fourth
                          child and enrolled in prenatal classes at her local clinic, where JGI Canada
                          was instrumental in training healthcare workers and providing medical
                          supplies and equipment.

                          When Valerie contracted malaria, she knew from participating in the prenatal
                          classes that she had to seek immediate medical assistance. The clinic was
                          able to treat Valerie right away and made sure that her pregnancy — at that
                          stage in its third trimester — would not be at risk.

                          Today, Daniel, Valerie’s youngest child, is healthy and up-to-date with all
                          of his vaccinations. Her older children attend school while Valerie farms a
                          small plot of land and works as a teacher in her local village. Thanks to the
                          postnatal consultations and training opportunities she has received, Valerie
                          is now keeping her family healthy and planning for the future.

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People

IAYI                  Indigenous Insight to                                 Testimonial from Emily McNeill
                                                                            2018 Participant - Métis
                      International Development
                                                                            “I’m better able to empathize with a rural villager
With the support of Global Affairs Canada, our International Aboriginal     in Uganda who is dependent on their plantation
Youth Internships (IAYI) give Indigenous youth in Canada the opportunity    for their livelihood and food. The internship also
to gain professional experience through international development work.     afforded me the opportunity to come to terms with
Since 2018, this program has welcomed 8 interns from western Canada to
                                                                            some aspects of myself. I got the opportunity to
                                                                            travel on my own and experience what that’s like.”
Uganda for a four-month internship.

Working together, the interns engage in activities focused on
                                                                            Testimonial from Daniel Green
environmental education, gender equality, and a wide range of               2019 Participant - Kispiox First Nations
sustainability issues. Upon returning home, participants receive support
                                                                            “I loved connecting with others and facilitating a
through job search training and they learn how to effectively engage with
                                                                            space for us to share our valuable and beautiful
networks that understand and support the specific needs of Indigenous
                                                                            stories of kinship and survival.”
youth and their communities.

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                                                                                                           Youth Leading the Way
                                                                                                           Roots & Shoots initiatives inspire and educate
                                                                                                           young people from all walks of life to value and
                                                                                                           protect the natural world. Across the country,
                                                                                                           the JGI Canada team has supported youth and
                                                                                                           educators by guiding them through a program to
                                                                                                           address sustainability issues and enabling them
                                                                                                           to become compassionate leaders.

               Cycle My Cell
               Mobile phones contain minerals which are typically mined from the eastern Democratic        250 students were engaged in presentations on conflict
               Republic of Congo, a key natural habitat for chimpanzees. During the 2017-2018 school       minerals and their links to cell phones.

               year, a friendly competition among 12 high schools in the Greater Toronto Area challenged
                                                                                                           A total of 648 cell phones were collected for recycling,
               students to recycle old cell phones and raise awareness about the problem of e-waste in     diverting 97 kg of metal, plastic and glass from landfills, and
               Canada and the associated destruction of forests caused by rare mineral mining.             preventing 27,864 kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

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Environment

Friends of the Watershed
During the 2018-2019 school year, JGI Canada launched the Friends of the Watershed                    2.87 tonnes of buckthorn and another 100 lbs
initiative in the Grand River Watershed of southern Ontario. Working to restore wetland               of non-native plant species were removed
habitat in this important region allowed young people to learn about the ecological
effects shaping our environment, including the increasing stress caused by development,               40 white cedar, 20 spruce, 20 hemlock trees,
agriculture, and climate change.                                                                      and over 500 wildflower plants were planted

More than 100 elementary school children engaged in habitat mapping and outdoor                       96% of students reported increased knowledge
activities designed to teach them about the effects of invasive species, agriculture, and             of invasive species
urban sprawl on the watershed. During the summer the students participated in hands-
on removal of invasive species such as buckthorn, which enabled habitat restoration by                58% more students were able to give examples
planting native trees and restoring a pollinator-friendly garden area.                                of invasive species in Ontario

In order to measure the effectiveness of conservation strategies, more than 60 high school            91% of students reported increased knowledge
students participated in a bioblitz, surveying and recording all the living species they could        of different ways invasive species are a threat to
find. Students' observations confirmed the existence of 60 species within the watershed!              our environment

                                                  Hannah Faris
                                                  Roots & Shoots, York University Chapter
                                                  The growing number of young people involved in environmental activism gives Hannah hope for the
                                                  future; she knows that change may not be easy but sees that today’s young leaders aren’t afraid to tell it
                                                  how it is and advocate for the necessary next steps.

                                                  “Joining Roots & Shoots helped me to feel empowered by setting me
                                                  up with a network of like-minded individuals and great resources.”

                                                  Encouraging youth to take action and make a difference on behalf of animals, people and the
                                                  environment comes naturally to Hannah, she wants people to know “you don’t need permission to
                                                  protect your planet; if you feel passionate - get creative, find a team and make your ideas and reality.”

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Environment

            Throughout 2017 - 2019 our Roots & Shoots
            initiatives have made a difference in many communities
            10,266                              13,265                                     70,460                                     76,264
             hours were spent on                young people across Canada                  community members indirectly              youth were involved in a
             community projects                 led community action projects               benefited from community projects         project or school-wide initiative

            A.P.E. Fund                                                                                                         Projects Come to Life
                                                                                                                                Across 7 Provinces
                                                                                                                                87
            Making a Difference for Animals,
                                                                                                                                A.P.E. Fund grants were awarded

                                                                                                                                10,120
            People and the Environment                                                                                          youth directly engaged
                                                                                                                                through Roots & Shoots projects
            JGI Canada’s A.P.E. Fund, a grants program that supports youth-led Roots & Shoots projects,
            encourages young people to make a difference for their community through local action. Over the
                                                                                                                                30,477
            past two years these projects have focused on sustainable food choices and initiatives that honour                  youth indirectly engaged
            Indigenous voices and perspectives. Thanks to significant funding from Canadian foundations
            and corporations, the projects have made a successful impact on conservation efforts, ecological
                                                                                                                                17,609
            restoration, and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge and teachings across the country.                         community members reached

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Environment

Stories of Success
Burrowing Seeds of Change
The Garden Club at Burrows Hall Junior Public School came together
to raise awareness for students’ rights to healthy food by organising a
public plant-in where they planted six new garden boxes with food. Older
students designed and arranged pollinator-friendly gardens to attract bees,
butterflies, and hummingbirds, turning their learning about sustainable food
into real-world experiences.

“Many students tasted fresh vegetables for the first time. Families at the
school were so enthusiastic about participating and ‘adopting’ the gardens     Learning from the Past,
over the summer that we had to have a lottery for the garden boxes.”
                                                                               Forging the Future
Mira Lyonblum,
Activity partner with Burrows Hall Junior Public School, Scarborough, ON       Upon learning that First Nations children don’t always receive the same level of healthcare
                                                                               as other children in Winnipeg, grade 2 students at Meadows West Public School decided to
                                                                               take action. Together, the class attended the local Bear to Witness March to raise awareness
                                                                               about Jordan’s Principle, which states that First Nations children must have full access to
                                                                               healthcare services and support systems.

                                                                               On the day of the rally, the students walked around the Manitoba legislative building,
                                                                               proudly waving their homemade signs and chanting, “Be kind and caring, don’t be selfish,
                                                                               give First Nations what they need.” By transforming their classroom learning into action, the
                                                                               young students felt empowered to advocate for what they believe.

                                                                               “When students leave my classroom I want them to know just how powerful and
                                                                               capable they are; I want them to recognize that this is their world and that if they
                                                                               want things to change for the better they have the ability to make that change. Roots
                                                                               & Shoots is the catalyst for that learning and will always be a part of my teaching.”

                                                                               Lauren Stearns,
                                                                               Teacher at Meadow West Public School, Winnipeg, MB

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Revenue
        July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

                                              Total = $2, 974, 407

                                              SOURCES OF REVENUE

                                                  38% GOVERNMENT GRANTS

                                                  24% EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP

                                                  22% INDIVIDUALS & OTHERS

                                                  16% CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS

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Expenses
       July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

                                                                                      Total = $2, 562, 002

                                                                                      SOURCES OF EXPENSE

                                                                                          7 3 % YO U T H E N G AG E M E N T,
                                                                                          CONSERVATION & PUBLIC AWARENESS

                                                                                          18% FUNDRAISING

                                                                                          9% ADMINISTRATION

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Trips to
                                              the Field
                                                Donations in Action
                                                Each year, JGI Canada offers a unique opportunity to visit project sites in Africa.
                                                Accompanied by JGI staff, these trips allow donors the chance to visit places normally
                                                not accessible to the general public. Trip destinations vary each year and have included
                                                the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo; Gombe
                                                Stream Research Station in Tanzania where Dr. Goodall began her ground-breaking
                                                study of wild chimpanzees; and community conservation projects in Uganda.

                                                JGI Canada trips are designed to maximize time spent in the field in order to meet the
                                                JGI teams, engage with local communities, and witness chimpanzees in the wild as well
                                                as the chimps rescued from illegal trafficking.

                                                “JGI is making a profound difference in the lives of the Ugandan
                                                people and wildlife by taking a practical and thoughtful approach.
                                                Getting to see this first hand was the experience of a lifetime.”

                                                - Donor who travelled to Uganda in 2019

                                                “It is one thing to know about JGI, it is totally another to experience it!
                                                Thank you so much JGI for everything that you do. Asante!”

                                                – Anita, donor who visited Tchimpounga and Gombe in 2018

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for a better world,” shared Maggie, an impassioned
                                                     philanthropist. Inspired, they began working with
                                                     the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, contributing
                                                     significantly to the Sustainable Food Initiative
                                                     implemented by JGI’s Roots & Shoots youth

                                                                                                              Travel for Good
                                                     program.

                                                     “We are included in program discussions and
                                                     consulted on decisions regarding our support.            G Adventures believes that protecting animals isn’t
                                                     We feel like partners in a shared mission,” says         just a one-day initiative, it’s an everyday commitment.

Advocates                                            Maggie. Their support has been instrumental              Their support of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

for the Planet:
                                                     in providing grants for youth across Canada to           over the past 3 years clearly demonstrates that
                                                     identify sustainable food practices and understand       commitment; the Jane Goodall Collection of wildlife-
                                                     the environmental impact caused by food systems.         focused trips sets an example of how travel can build
Maggie & Ian Dale                                    Maggie and Ian believe that one of the most              a greater respect for the incredible animals who share
                                                     effective ways to slow down the climate crisis is        our world. By supporting customized trips to Africa for
Maggie and Ian Dale are not having a typical         to transition away from animal products as a food        our donors, G Adventures encourages a responsible
retirement. Instead, they have chosen to advocate    source to a more sustainable, plant-based diet.          way to experience the world’s wildlife and helps grow
on nature’s behalf, increasing awareness of the      They also founded an independent, digital news           public awareness of the Institute and our work.
current climate crisis and its connection with the   outlet - Planet Friendly News - that focuses on the
loss of biodiversity and the fate of animals.        climate crisis, the future of food, and the welfare of   In Canada, G Adventures has helped us expand
                                                     animals.                                                 our Roots & Shoots program which now supports
Motivated to have a bigger impact, their love for                                                             thousands of young people across the country as they
animals and the natural world inspired Maggie and    Supporters like Maggie and Ian want to give while        take action to improve their communities and become
Ian to search for an organization to support. When   they live, but they also want to continue making a       leaders in sustainability and conservation.
they saw Dr. Jane Goodall speak in Kitchener,        difference beyond their time on this planet.
Ontario in April 2018 it was life-changing.                                                                   We need more outstanding companies like
                                                     “We designated the Jane Goodall Institute of             G Adventures, who choose to make the world better
“Dr. Jane talked about the connection between        Canada as a beneficiary of our estate. Our wish          by supporting the work of the Jane Goodall Institute
animals, people and the environment and the          is that these funds will alleviate the suffering of      of Canada. Together we can have a healthy planet
need to consider it all when solving the planet’s    animals raised for food and reduce the resulting         where people make compassionate choices to live
problems. We particularly liked her emphasis on      environmental damage caused by pollution,                sustainably and in harmony with each other, the
young people as the drivers and leaders of change    habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss.”             environment and other animals.

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                                                        and partnerships that make
                                                        our work possible.
                                                        Individuals                                        In-kind
                                                        Your personal generosity makes change              Your ongoing support counts in our
                                                        possible and directly contributes to               collective effort to move towards a better
                                                        building a better world for all.                   place for animals, people, and our planet.

                                                        Foundations                                        Bequests
                                                        Your values align with our work, and your          We extend our deepest thanks to those who have
                                                        support allows us to grow our programs             pledged to remember JGI Canada in your estate
                                                        and increase our impact.                           plans. Your legacy will ensure that we continue to
                                                                                                           protect wildlife, empower people, and support the

                                                        Corporations                                       next generations to become leaders of tomorrow.

                                                        Your investment in our work gives
                                                        us hope for a sustainable world.                   Volunteers
                                                                                                           Your enthusiasm for writing blogs, making videos,

                                                        Governments                                        conducting research, and assisting at events
                                                                                                           (and so much more) continues to impress and
                                                        Your assistance from all levels helps us
                                                                                                           humble us. Thank you for dedicating your time to
                                                        address challenges in communities across
                                                                                                           our mission and vision. We are grateful for your
                                                        Canada and in developing countries
                                                                                                           ongoing support.
                                                        where we work.

                                                        The complete list of our supporters and partners is available here: janegoodall.ca/supporters
          22 Hope in Action   2017-2019 IMPACT REPORT
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        Combating Climate Change

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        Confronted by the realities of climate change, the 2020 A.P.E.

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        Fund will include a new granting stream for Roots & Shoots
        projects focused on tackling the climate crisis. By taking the lead,
        youth projects can be part of the solution for a sustainable future.

        Conserving the Future
        With Delivering Healthy Futures entering its final year, we’re
        ensuring the program continues to support local communities
        and conservation efforts once JGI Canada’s contributions end in
        2020. By building local capacity and offering access to resources,
        future generations will have a better chance of staying healthy.

        Reconciliation
        Meaningful social change needs to involve everyone; that’s why
        JGI Canada is launching its Uncovering Common Ground project
        to bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to share
        their perspectives on the barriers surrounding reconciliation.
        Supported by Canada Service Corps, this project will encourage
        participants to craft solutions for community issues and begin
        braiding a path to reconciliation.

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