Jane Goodall Institute France

What Jane Goodall Institute France does

Jane Goodall Institute France is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered in Le Vesinet, operating as the French national chapter of the global Jane Goodall Institute network founded in 1977 by Dr. Jane Goodall. The French entity was established in 2004 and runs programs across two domains: environmental education and youth engagement in France, and biodiversity conservation fieldwork in Africa (Senegal, Republic of Congo, Tanzania). Its core programmatic offering is the Roots & Shoots youth program, supplemented by ChimpGuardian sponsorship, the Roots & Shoots Academy educational resource hub, the Prix Jeunesse student award (co-developed with Fondation Yves Rocher), the Concours d'Éloquence pour une Paix Durable public-speaking competition, and an expanding suite of thematic campaigns and educational tools (e.g., the 2026 Fresque du Trafic des Espèces Sauvages workshop and Jeu des 7 Familles card game). The organization also operates two scientific research centers and reports quantifiable outcomes including 295 chimpanzees under protection, 1.2 million hectares of forest under management, and 130 communities supported through the TACARE program.

On the demand side, JGI France serves four primary constituencies: youth and students (35,000 engaged in Roots & Shoots in France), individual supporters (donors, members of the Cercle des Amis de Jane, ChimpGuardian sponsors, volunteers), corporate partners (ENGIE, Lenovo, Maisons du Monde Foundation, Sainte Croix, Bioparc, Fondation Yves Rocher), and schools and educational institutions (1,602 engaged in the 2026 Ma P'tite Planète program reaching 86,244 students and teachers). The organization generates revenue through individual donations collected via the HelloAsso platform, recurring Cercle des Amis de Jane memberships, ChimpGuardian sponsorship, and corporate partnerships. It is led by Directrice Générale Galitt Kenan (in role since 2018) and President Pierre Quintard, with a staff of 18 and an active multi-channel marketing presence across website, social media, email, podcast, and school-based events. The 2025 death of founder Jane Goodall on October 1, 2025 is a material event that has triggered a public legacy and memorialization strategy by the organization.

Name

Jane Goodall Institute France

Legal name

Jane Goodall Institute France

Website

https://janegoodall.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jane Goodall Institute France is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) that runs youth environmental education programs (Roots & Shoots) and supports chimpanzee protection, forest conservation, and community development in Africa, funded by individual donations, memberships, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation
• Wildlife protection
• Youth education programs
• Biodiversity preservation
• Sustainable development

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Vesinet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donations collected via website and HelloAsso platform. One-time and recurring donation options available.
2. Membership (Cercle des Amis de Jane): Annual membership program offering engagement with the organization and its conservation mission.
3. ChimpGuardian Sponsorship: Sponsorship program for chimpanzee protection allowing individuals to support specific chimpanzees in sanctuaries.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate partners including ENGIE, Lenovo, Maisons du Monde Foundation, Sainte Croix, Bioparc for program funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jane Goodall Institute France is a non-profit organization delivering biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and sustainable development programs. Its core activities include chimpanzee protection through the ChimpGuardian sponsorship program, youth empowerment via the Roots & Shoots program, field-based scientific research in France (Jane Goodall Reserve in Trégor) and Africa (TACARE community support, forest preservation), and advocacy campaigns addressing wildlife trafficking and deforestation.

Product overview

Jane Goodall Institute France is a nonprofit biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and environmental education organization. Its core offering is a platform of interconnected programs anchored by Roots & Shoots — an international youth education and empowerment program — supplemented by chimpanzee guardianship (ChimpGuardian), the Roots & Shoots Academy educational resource hub, the Prix Jeunesse student award and mentorship program, the annual Concours d'Éloquence pour une Paix Durable public-speaking competition, and thematic campaign tools including the Fresque du Trafic des Espèces Sauvages workshop and the Jeu des 7 Familles card game. Supporting content products include Le Hopecast and the "5 Questions à..." podcast series. The organization also conducts scientific field research in France and Africa and operates advocacy and field project programs, collectively protecting 295 chimpanzees, 1.2 million hectares of forest, and supporting 130 communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roots & Shoots: Youth education and empowerment program focused on environmental conservation, animal welfare, and social justice.

Products and services

• Roots & Shoots International youth education and empowerment program mobilizing young people through local groups in schools and communities to take action for people, animals, and the environment. Active in 62+ countries with 35,000 young people engaged in France.
• ChimpGuardian Sponsorship and guardianship program for orphaned chimpanzees living in JGI sanctuaries. Supporters provide ongoing funding for the care of specific chimpanzees.
• Roots & Shoots Academy Educational resource hub providing books, podcasts, media, MOOCs, courses, events, conferences, films, and documentaries for youth engaged with Roots & Shoots. Hosted via a Notion-based database with thematic sections.
• Prix Jeunesse Roots & Shoots Annual mentorship and award program for student projects in higher education. Six projects are selected and mentored for five months, competing for a €5,000 prize funded by the Fondation Yves Rocher.
• Concours d'Éloquence pour une Paix Durable Public speaking competition for students to transmit Jane Goodall's legacy. Finalists pitch on environmental and peace themes, with winners receiving coaching, international meetups, and certifications.
• Fresque du Trafic des Espèces Sauvages Collaborative card-based workshop tool for visualizing causes, consequences, and action chains related to wildlife trafficking. Designed for participants aged 15 and above, downloadable as PDF cards with an accompanying facilitation guide.
• Jeu des 7 Familles – Contre le Trafic Ludo-educational card game for young audiences to learn about wildlife trafficking. Each family represents an emblematic species with trafficking facts. Available as a downloadable PDF for use in schools or at home.
• Le Hopecast Podcast series featuring stories and messages from Dr. Jane Goodall, exploring themes of hope, conservation, and the human-nature relationship through audio storytelling.
• Podcast "5 Questions à..." Podcast series profiling the heroes and activists of the JGI France network, featuring interviews in a question-and-answer format.
• Cercle des Amis de Jane Annual membership program offering recurring engagement with the organization and its conservation mission. Provides supporters with an ongoing relationship with the institute's work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 295 chimpanzees under protection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ma P'tite Planète ScolairecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual partnership for environmental education challenges in schools. JGI France proposes specific challenges (Stop au Trafic, Portraits de la Paix) as part of the program reaching tens of thousands of students.
• ASPAS (Association pour la Protection des Animaux Sauvages)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for scientific studies in the Jane Goodall Reserve in Tregor. ASPAS conducts PSDRF (forest monitoring) and STOC (bird monitoring) protocols with JGI France support.
• Fondation Yves RochercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for Prix Jeunesse Roots & Shoots Academy, providing 5000€ prize and mentoring program for student environmental projects. Co-developed program supporting youth engagement in biodiversity and environmental action.
• HelloAssocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline donation collection platform used for processing donations on the JGI France website. Handles payment processing for one-time and recurring donations.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used for newsletter distribution to supporters. Data transferred to US for newsletter management.
• The Wild Mural ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of female artists creating murals to reconnect communities with nature. Collaborated on mural project in Bègles honoring Jane Goodall.
• Martinets Sans Frontières (Swifts Without Frontiers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization creating International Swift Day (June 7). Partner for 'L'Envol des Martinets' campaign providing pedagogical kit and educational materials.
• Jane Goodall Institute GlobalcoreOthersGlobal parent organization founded by Dr. Jane Goodall in 1977. JGI France is part of this international conservation network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Greenpeace France: Greenpeace France is a major French environmental nonprofit relying on individual donations and membership, running advocacy and field campaigns. Comparable donation-led revenue model and France-based youth mobilization, though focused on advocacy rather than species protection.
• WWF France: WWF France is the French chapter of the largest global wildlife conservation NGO. Directly comparable as a donation- and membership-funded nonprofit running species protection, habitat conservation, youth education, and corporate-partnership programs in France and Africa.

Regional players

• L214: French nonprofit focused on animal welfare and wildlife advocacy, donation-funded with strong social-media and corporate-campaign tactics. Comparable as a French animal-focused nonprofit leveraging digital channels, though oriented toward animal-welfare advocacy rather than habitat conservation.
• Surfrider Foundation Europe: Europe-based environmental nonprofit with a French HQ, donation-funded, running youth beach-cleanup programs and advocacy campaigns. Comparable community-led GTM motion and school/university engagement model in France.

Direct peers

• UICN France: UICN France is the French committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, focused on biodiversity conservation policy, scientific expertise, and species/habitat programs. Comparable mission and stakeholder set (corporates, schools, public agencies) with overlap on conservation advocacy.
• Fondation GoodPlanet: French environmental foundation created by Yann Arthus-Bertrand focused on ecological education, biodiversity, and sustainable development through media and youth programs. Directly comparable given shared education-led, donation-funded French NGO model; notably Galitt Kenan (JGI France Director) previously led a related Arthus-Bertrand project.
• LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux): LPO is a French nonprofit focused on bird and biodiversity protection, environmental education in schools, and field reserves. Highly comparable as it operates reserve-based scientific research (e.g., STOC-style protocols that JGI France runs in Trégor), youth education, and a French school network.
• Fondation Nicolas Hulot (pour la Nature et l'Homme): French environmental foundation focused on biodiversity, education, and advocacy, funded by donations and corporate partnerships. Operates school-based education programs and campaigns on similar themes to JGI France's Roots & Shoots.
• Jane Goodall Institute (Global): The US/global parent of the JGI network. Direct affiliate relationship; runs the same Roots & Shoots, chimpanzee sanctuary, and forest-conservation model, making it the closest functional peer and primary brand/operational counterparty.
• ASPAS (Association pour la Protection des Animaux Sauvages): French nonprofit focused on wildlife protection, scientific reserves, and field research. Already a documented JGI France partner running forest and bird monitoring protocols on JGI's Trégor reserve, making it a tight operational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/janegoodallfr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InstitutJaneGoodall
• Facebookfacebook.com/JGIFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-jane-goodall-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/janegoodall_france

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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