The document discusses the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), founded in 1977 to protect chimpanzees and their habitats through wildlife research, conservation efforts, and education programs. JGI's Roots & Shoots program engages nearly 150,000 youth members in over 120 countries in environmental and community projects. Additionally, JGI operates the TACARE program in Tanzania, working with 30 villages around Lake Tanganyika to promote reforestation, sustainable agriculture, health initiatives, and community development. JGI now has 27 institutes worldwide, funded through private donations, carrying out conservation, education, and development work globally.