The JGI was founded in 1977 by Dr. Jane Goodall. The JGI's research continues the world's longest-running field research on chimpanzees, which Dr. Goodall began in 1960. The JGI's work protects chimpanzees and other great apes from:
Disease transmission
Illegal hunting and poaching
Human-wildlife conflict
The JGI's program Roots & Shoots encourages young people to participate in projects that protect the environment, wildlife, or their communities.