Wounda: The Amazing Story of the Chimp Behind the Hug with Dr. Jane Goodall
When I saw the photographs of Wounda, as she came to the (JGI's Tchimpounga) sanctuary, I didn't see how she could have possibly have lived. And it was thanks to Rebeca (Dr. Rebeca Atencia, head of...
View ArticleMeet Tchimpounga Sanctuary’s New Baby Chimp: Little George
This is the story of a very special chimpanzee named George, and his long journey to his new home. Unfortunately, like thousands of other chimpanzees, George was stolen from his forest home and family...
View ArticleJGI’s Tchimpounga Staff Member Willy Put Extra Care in Caretaker
Willy is an extraordinary member of our staff. He really, really, really understands chimpanzees.- Dr. Jane Goodall For many people, their work day may start by checking emails or saying hello to...
View ArticleA Mother for Rescued Orphan Chimpanzees: Antonette
When a young orphaned chimpanzee arrives at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, they are often in terrible physical and emotional condition. Chimpanzees, like human children, have a long...
View ArticleThe Smell of Success in Fight Against Wildlife Trade
The Jane Goodall Institute maintains a dedicated mission to improve the welfare of chimpanzees, battling ongoing threats to their existence in the wild and well-being in sanctuaries. But protecting...
View ArticleStudy on Chimpanzee Heart Health Demonstrates the Benefits of Sanctuaries
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and so like many things related to human health, looking to our closest living relatives can provide some important...
View ArticleNew TV Series Features Rescued Chimpanzees of Tchimpounga
For nearly 50 years, Dr. Goodall has had a vision to create a better world for all. Integral to this vision is the idea that every individual has a role to play and is important - both human and...
View ArticleTchimpounga Story of Hope: Perrine and Zeze
Have you met Perrine and Zeze? One of the most rewarding things about JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary is that rescued, orphaned chimpanzees are given and entirely new life with fellow rescued chimpanzees....
View ArticleJane Goodall Hopecast Podcast Episode 14: Dr. Rebeca Atencia
Episode 14: Hope is Sanctuary and Second Chances for Every Individual In this episode, Dr. Jane Goodall is joined by Dr. Rebeca Atencia, someone she deeply respects and has been working with for over...
View ArticleTchimpounga’s Chimpanzee Welfare Index: Future of Improved Captive Welfare
Dr. Goodall’s research demonstrating that non-human animals are sentient, complex, intelligent, compassionate, and have innate value transformed human understanding of our relationship with the...
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