The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organisation that advances the vision and work of Dr Jane Goodall. By protecting chimpanzees and inspiring people to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals and the environment. Everything is connected - everyone can make a difference! Our mission is understand and protect chimpanzees, other apes, and their habitats, and to work towards creating an informed and compassionate citizenry who will help to create a better world for people, other animals and our shared environment. The Jane Goodall Institute Global is the international governing and oversight body of the collective of separately incorporated Chapters of JGI around the world and is an international non-profit organization whose primary focus is environmental and humanitarian education, community-centered conservation, and primate care and research.