Jane Goodall Prepared Us for a World Without Her
A year after Jane Goodall’s death, close friend Henry Breed reflects on how she prepared the young to carry her work—and her hope—forward.
A year after Jane Goodall's passing in Los Angeles, the world mourned the loss of an iconic figure, but her legacy lives on. Her voice urged people to look forward and focus on the future, especially the youth she had inspired. Jane's cancer survival and her curiosity about death marked her acceptance of mortality. From the start, her mothers' connections set a precedent for their own.
Jane's mothers, both supportive and influential, led her initial field work. Jane's own experiences in conflict zones and her bond with youth shaped her legacy. As a UN Messenger of Peace, Jane worked with youth groups, founding Roots and Shoots and encouraging them to build a giant dove kite to celebrate international peace. Jane's optimism and hope extended to her own grief, which she shared with those she cared about.
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