Jane Goodall World Tour Has Started
World renowned primatologist Jane Goodall is on her 2008 World Tour, speaking to audiences around the world about programs at the Jane Goodall Institute, her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, and every individual’s ability to effect change. The tour began in February and will reach more than 17 countries and 15 US states before the close of 2008.
Tour highlights:
- Leon H. Sullivan Foundation is hosting a summit (June 2-6) in Arusha, Tanzania to help advance investment, sustainable tourism and infrastructure development in Tanzania and the African continent.
- International Day of Peace activities at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Dr. Goodall serves as a UN Messenger of Peace.
- Jane Goodall Institute’s 2nd annual Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards in Washington, DC.
- Teaching and Learning Celebration in NYC, a two-day professional development conference designed to recognize and inspire the education community.
- American Montessori Conference, which brings together educators and child advocates to explore the many ways the world and its children can benefit from the Montessori approach to education.
In the US she will be making stops in: Vero Beach, Boca Raton, Salt Lake City, New York City, Washington, D.C., Rancho San Diego, Gibson Island, Orlando, Hanover, Purdue, San Diego, Davis, Bozeman, & Boston. For a complete listing and details, visit the Jane Goodall Institute’s events page.