The Marin Humane Society

A message from Jane Goodall

Recipient of the 2007 Special Humanitarian Award

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The Marin Humane Society is proud to honor Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, United Messenger of Peace, with a Special Humanitarian Award. Dr. Goodall is best known for her study of chimpanzee social and family life in the African forests of Tanzania beginning in 1960. In 1977, Dr. Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) to provide ongoing support for field research on chimpanzees. Today, JGI is widely recognized for innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa, and a global youth program, Roots & Shoots, which is currently active in nearly 100 countries. Today, Dr. Goodall devotes much of her time to sharing her message of hope for the future and encouraging young people to make a difference in their world. Accepting the award on Dr. Goodall’s behalf will be Bill Johnston, CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute.