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During her research, Jane discovered that chimpanzees and humans share many similarities. Chimpanzees not only use, but create their own tools for feeding themselves. Chimps eat meat, however they are also cannibals, which is frowned upon in the human race.
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In 1960, Jane Goodall traveled to Gombe (now in Tanzania) to study chimpanzees. At 26 years old, Jane immersed herself in the Gombe forest and integrated herself into the chimpanzees' habitat. For 50 years, Jane study and interacted with her chimps whom she became emotionally attached to after. Jane revolutionized primate studies and introduced new information to the world. Her work showed the many similarities between our species.
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In 1977, Jane established her organization to raise awareness for chimpanzees who are threatened by human activity.
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In 1991, Jane and a group of students in Tanzania resolved to establish a program to involve youth and have them develop solutions to world challenges.
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In 1991, as well as founding the Roots & shoots organization, Jane established a chimpanzee rehabilitation center for orphaned chimps. Aware of the illegal trade of chimps, this organization was created to care for chimps caught in illegal commercial bushmeat and pet trades, and now cares for 150 chimps.
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In 2004, Jane Goodall was awarded the UN messenger of Peace award. This award is used to help alert the world of the work done in the UN and to include society in creating peace.
