Burundi Chimp Fundraising

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24/06/2025

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🌿 Do You Speak Chimpanzee?

For over 65 years, the Jane Goodall Institute team has been studying the complex social behavior of chimpanzees, and one thing has become increasingly clear:

👉 Chimpanzee communication is incredibly rich – and surprisingly similar to our own.

💚 Chimpanzees "speak" using vocalizations, gestures, eye contact, and touch.
Their body language can be just as precise as words – and sometimes even faster to understand:

Recent studies show that chimpanzees can communicate with gestures just as quickly as humans do with spoken language.

And there's more:

💡 Researchers discovered that chimpanzees can even adapt their “language” when they encounter other groups – developing a kind of shared “dialect.”

🔍 More fascinating facts about chimpanzee communication:

🗣️ Diverse vocalizations
From alarm calls to greeting grunts – every sound has context and meaning.

👀 Eye contact & facial expressions
They read emotions like fear, joy, or anger through facial cues – just like we do.

🤲 Gestures & body language
Whether it’s a hug, a hand reach, or a tap – gestures show connection, requests, or reassurance.

🤝 Reconciliation after conflict
After disputes, chimpanzees actively seek closeness – like sitting together or grooming one another.

💬 Adaptable “language”
Depending on the group and situation, they adjust how they express themselves – a clear sign of advanced social intelligence.

💚 Chimpanzees remind us: Communication is more than just words.
It’s connection, understanding – and part of our shared origin.

🌍 They care for each other. We care for their future and you can help!
Please head to www.janegoodall.org.au to make a tax-deductible donation before June 30. You’ll be helping support our work to protect chimpanzees in Gombe and across Africa, and to safeguard nature in Australia! 📸 Photo is of rescued Perrine, Kevin, Zeze and Patricia in our Tchimpounga Sanctuary. Credit JGI/ Fernando Turmo

16/04/2025

Thank you to all the amazing artists who contributed to raising much needed funds for the Chimpanzees of Burundi Northern Beaches Gallery African art exhibition fundraiser in 2024

27/03/2025

Burundi to Gombe Episode 8 "The Wildlife Economy" is live!

In this episode we hear from Nick Boyle, Executive Director at Taronga Zoo Sydney

The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats to wildlife. In this episode Nick shares his experience fighting to end the illegal wildlife trade. All in an effort to ensure long-term survival of chimpanzees and other species.

Listen now on your favourite podcast app.

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Photo: Nick Boyle

06/02/2025

Want to know more about why we're raising money for chimps in Burundi?

Tune into this podcast.
Thanks Paul Harvey!!

🎧 NOW AVAILABLE! 🎙️

‘Burundi to Gombe’ presented by Paul Harvey is now live! 🌟

Whether you're in the car, at home, work or on the go, this one’s a must-listen.

➡️ Stream it now on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/show/36uenwZTVi5FvtmbnZR6cd?si=d8fbbae77edf4f9c&nd=1&dlsi=f4b1fb7a7f4e42bc

04/01/2025

Is your New Year’s resolution to have a positive impact on people and the planet? We can help with that!

Our friend Sibo, is a supporter of the Burundi Chimp Fundraising committee, and has told us about an opportunity to make a big difference for some children from his hometown in Guinea, West Africa.

Sibo cherishes the education he received at the Republic of Guinea Primary School of Matam Lido. However, challenges have recently emerged for his community: with little support from the government, as well as financial challenges for the local families, there is now an urgent need for crucial repairs and upgrades to the schools infrastructure. Without these repairs the children will not be able to attend school when the rainy season comes.

You are invited to donate to this project and invest in the furture of Guinea’s children. By making a donation you will be assisting Siboand a team of passionate helpers to repair roofs, improve sanitation, fix fences and secure safe play spaces. In the longer term you’ll partner in empowering young learners to grow the skills and knowledge to contribute to their culture and communities.

To view a tour of the school, illustrating the urgent repairs needed go to https://youtu.be/EDxEeHwt5CA

To make a difference and donate go GoFundMefundraiser https://gofund.me/c8d2ad2b..


TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Hello, our names are Sibo and Kimberly. We truly apprec… Kimberly McReynolds Sibo Bangoura needs your support for Repairing the Republic of Guinea Primary School, Matam.