Jane Goodall Institute Austria
Jane Goodall Institute Austria für Naturschutz, Umweltbildung und Erforschung wildlebender Tiere
Wien, Austria
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Jane Goodall Institute Austria is a non-governmental organisation based in Wien, Austria working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, animal welfare +4 more.
The Jane Goodall Institute Austria is a non-profit association based in Vienna that supports the conservation of wild chimpanzees and their habitats, and works with local communities in Africa on forest protection, education and social justice. Its work includes operating chimpanzee sanctuaries in the Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Africa that care for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees, and reforestation projects in Uganda and Senegal. It also runs the Roots & Shoots youth programme, which supports young people in projects for people, animals and the environment, and conducts education and awareness work in Austria and Africa. The Austrian branch is part of the global Jane Goodall Institute network, founded in 1977 by Dr. Jane Goodall, and is funded mainly by donations, sponsorships and membership fees. Donations are tax-deductible in Austria and the organisation holds the Austrian donation seal of approval.
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Roots & Shoots
Children & Youth · Austria
Youth programme that supports children and young people worldwide in developing their own environmental, animal and community projects.
Tchimpounga Sanctuary
Animal welfare · Republic of the Congo
Chimpanzee sanctuary for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees, including forest islands for semi-free living.
Ngamba Island Sanctuary
Animal welfare · Uganda
Island sanctuary in Lake Victoria caring for rescued chimpanzees.
Chimp Eden
Animal welfare · South Africa
Chimpanzee sanctuary for rescued and rehabilitated chimpanzees.
GREENER
Environment & Climate · Uganda
Reforestation project run with Ecosia and the Austrian Development Agency, promoting gender equality and climate resilience.
Mutuba Project
Environment & Climate · Uganda
Combines reforestation, traditional craftsmanship with mutuba fig trees and climate protection.
Batwa Children Support
Education · Uganda
Supports Batwa children and families with education, health insurance and food.
Education for Girls in Uganda
Gender equality · Uganda
Education, empowerment and menstrual hygiene workshops for girls and young women.
Gombe Research
Science & Research · Tanzania
Long-term chimpanzee field research at Gombe Stream National Park.
Dindéfelo Reforestation
Environment & Climate · Senegal
Reforestation and research project on the Dindéfelo plateau protecting chimpanzee habitat.
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