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When you visit the Jane Goodall Institute website, you will be welcomed by these facts as the underlying line of work by the institute: In 1900, an estimated 1 million chimpanceez lived in the wild Today, there are fewer than 300,000 We are on a mission to save chimpanzees from extinction. Together, we can turn these numbers This on its own tells you one thing already, the work of the organization is guided under the banner of animal activism, perhaps with the mission to save but only one specifically targeted species, that is the chimpanzee. But that is NOT the case all, the institute is more than that. But let me not talk about the institute in general, but the underlying visionary who made this institute a reality, the woman after whom the institute is named, Jane Goodall. Jane Goodall was born in London. It is said that her love for animals, specifically the chimpanzee started as a girl when she was given a lifelike chimpanzee stuffed animal. From there she would turn out to become a renowned and the number one expert on chimpanzees in the whole world. Such a level of expertise is to be expected when one has spend more than half of their life studying the species. Now at eighty and two years of age, the woman spent fifty and five years of her life studying the social structure of the society of wild chimpanzees in Africa's Gombe Stream National Park found in Tanzania. One would probably be quick to ask how spending more than a good half of a life with chimpanzees makes one an environmentalist. That her work focuses on protecting chimpanzees means also that she is passionate about their welfare, which makes it fair to protect both the chimpanzees and the natural environment in which they live. That automates her place as a conservationist with passion for human-animal conservation. To understand her better would require a peek into her mind, which is summarized below, one outstanding excerpt of which is outlined below: If we keep our eyes open, our ears open, and think of every day as an adventure, then each day will give us a lesson. I have many kinds of happiness. I?m completely happy when I?m alone in nature. I love to be alone in nature. It makes me very happy. I?m really happy when I sit around with friends in the evening, particularly around a campfire, where we can tell stories, drink a bit of red wine. I?m totally happy when I?m walking with a dog because dogs make me really, really happy, because you can just be yourself with a dog and a dog is always himself or herself with me. And when I was a child, my great teacher was a dog. A dog who taught me, we?re just part of the animal kingdom and that we?re not the only beings with personalities and minds capable of reasoning and certainly not the only beings with emotions like happiness, sadness, fear, and despair. Nor are we the only beings capable of giving and receiving love. The biggest problem that we have as environmental activists is to fight the power of money. Because there is absolutely no question, there are people in government who truly agree when I talk with them. They agree that this mine shouldn?t go ahead, or that dam shouldn?t be built or Monsanto shouldn?t be allowed to test its seeds here. It?s corruption, really. The might of money, the corporations that hold governments in their hands because of lobbying power and so forth. It?s really frightening. Sourced from http://one-drop-limitless-ocean.tumblr.com/ The environmentalist has written more than twenty books, has featured in and has more than twenty films which tell her story. With such a great footprint on the planet in regards to the protection not only of the environment, but of the animals in it and of people, it is just a matter of time for upcoming and aspiring environmentalists to know about this woman who has been given to mankind as a great gift. As a closing report to Tunza because of age and time, and perhaps new commitments, my word to aspiring environmentalists and agents of change Jane Goodall is one of many good figures to look up to as a role model. Tunza is but the beginning of a great journey for the majority of you and do not cut the journey short by losing focus. The world needs many people like Jane Goodall, it also needs people like you and me who can find will in their hearts and minds to follow in the footsteps of others and also take great footsteps of our own to become the change we wish to see, in advocating for and creating the world we wish to live in. No effort or action is too small, every good action adds value to the good fight and the good cause. A couple of pictures of Jane Goodall interacting with chimpanzees below sourced from http://www.motherearthnews.com/ and https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com |
 
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11 Comments
thanks for sharing
Posted 07-02-2018 09:28
good report
Posted 07-02-2018 09:26
For sure, she's a symbolic figure! I saw her once in my childhood when she came to Korea for a lecture and she had this good vibe filling in the whole place! Her passion really bridged the gap between the nature and human, i would say. Thanks for the introduction! best of luck!
Posted 28-02-2017 06:57
Awwwww, look at that monkey. I love monkeys, especially when they are friendly with you!
I am now inspiring Jane Goodall. She is THE LADY!!!
Posted 25-02-2017 17:23
She is a source of motivation of many people including me. Well reported Saymore.
All the best in life for your future endeavors.
Posted 21-02-2017 19:03
Nevr had heard about Jane Goodall and am truely inspired by her works for chimpanzines. Her efforts and dedication is very inpirational.
Posted 21-02-2017 01:42
I am personally a big fan of Jane Goodall. I admire her love for animals and her overall concern for nature and it's creatures. Thanks for highlighting her.
Posted 20-02-2017 01:07
She is such an inspiring woman. Her dedication and compassion to her cause is worthy of emulation.
Posted 20-02-2017 00:24
She is such an inspiring woman. Her dedication and compassion to her cause is worthy of emulation.
Posted 20-02-2017 00:24
Thanks for sharing, Saymore! Jane Goodall is an amazing person. She have brought attention to thousands of people about animals in danger of extinction, especially chimpanzees. I wonder if a person exists who loves animals more than Jane Goodall. Thanks again for sharing, and have a nice day :)
Posted 19-02-2017 22:28
Yes together we can turn the number ✌✌thanks for sharing saymore 😊
Posted 19-02-2017 20:47