She turned hope into action.
The world's foremost expert on chimps, Jane established the Jane Goodall Institute: a global community conservation organization. The Institute protects chimps and inspires people to conserve the natural world. A hero to many, she has inspired essays, art, and song from MY HERO's community. Learn more about Jane's work below.
A song for Jane Goodall by Lori Henriques, Grammy®-Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Producer.
Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope is a Canadian documentary directed by David Lickley and released in 2023. The film showcases scientist Jane Goodall as she discusses various sources of optimism for the future, such as environmental restoration in Sudbury, the return of the American bison to its native habitat, and youth activism in social and political causes.
This 45-minute IMAX documentary debuted on May 30, 2023, at Science North, with Goodall present at the premiere, before beginning a global tour in IMAX theaters.
Teachers: Visit the free MY HERO Lesson Plan for Jane Goodall. Includes discussion guide and learning outcomes.
Stories | Jane Goodall Is a Hero to Students Around the World
"Jane had a love for animals from a young age. Jane cared for animals. She watched the chickens in her family's hen house. Jane loved to read. She mostly read books about African animals."
"In the third grade, my class did a project on endangered species. My chosen animal was the chimpanzee, but one can’t really research the chimpanzee without learning about their biggest supporter, Jane Goodall."
"Jane Goodall is a good hero for me because she cares for nature and primates. Most people don’t really care. I believe I could be just like her when I grow up, or maybe I could start now."
"Jane now travels around the world, giving speeches about how important it is not to harm chimpanzees' habitat. She came into the forest with a dream and came out with a mission."
Help save the bees! Write to your representative. This Call to Action comes from Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots Foundation, an environmental organization for youth.
The following story has a link so you can hear the audio as you read. Great for ESL students and the visually impaired!
"My mission is to create a world where we can live in harmony with nature."
Roots and Shoots - Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute’s (JGI) global youth-led community action program, comprised of thousands of young people inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall to make the world a better place.
The Jane Goodall Institute promotes understanding and protection of great apes and their habitat and builds on the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, our founder, to inspire individual action by young people of all ages to help animals, other people and to protect the world we all share.
Use the MY HERO Calendar in the Classroom | Discover a New Hero Every Day of the Year
Share Your Hero Essays, Films and Art through our Create Program
Outstanding essays submitted to MY HERO will be considered for a certificate/t-shirt prize or be featured on the Story Homepage.
Submit your artwork to be entered in the MY HERO art contest or to be exhibited on our Gallery Homepage.
Students can submit their films for free with a waiver to the MY HERO International Film Festival.
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Hero Stories curated by MY HERO General Editor and Writer Shannon Luders-Manuel. |
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Short films curated by MY HERO International Film Festival director Wendy Milette. |
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Artwork curated by MY HERO Arts Education and Gallery director Giselle Villatoro. |
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