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UN messenger of Peace Jane Goodall talking to children worldwide

From: Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Length: 00:31:17

This interview is a piece of international radio history - and a personal gift to all children in America and worldwide: Jane Goodall - legendary researcher, environmentalist and peace activist - answering questions asked by children of four continents! Read the full description.

Jane_jonathan_mina_small She is one of the most impressive persons of our time: UN messenger Jane Goodall. Without her groundbreaking work, we would probably have no apes left on our planet. And we would know very little about our furry brothers and sisters. 50 years ago, she began her groundbreaking research in the jungles of Africa - a new movie that will have its world premier in August, 26th portraits her courageous work. Radijojo's kids reporters Jonathan and Mina met Jane, asking her questions we have received from children in Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Germany and the US. The result is a wonderful, indepth document of a fascinating person: Jane talks about her life, her fight for the apes, her commitment for peace. She encourages children worldwide to do their best to make the world a better place. She invites every child to join groups like her own youth activists' network, "Roots and Shoots" that is now active in more than 60 countries.   

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Piece Description

She is one of the most impressive persons of our time: UN messenger Jane Goodall. Without her groundbreaking work, we would probably have no apes left on our planet. And we would know very little about our furry brothers and sisters. 50 years ago, she began her groundbreaking research in the jungles of Africa - a new movie that will have its world premier in August, 26th portraits her courageous work. Radijojo's kids reporters Jonathan and Mina met Jane, asking her questions we have received from children in Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Germany and the US. The result is a wonderful, indepth document of a fascinating person: Jane talks about her life, her fight for the apes, her commitment for peace. She encourages children worldwide to do their best to make the world a better place. She invites every child to join groups like her own youth activists' network, "Roots and Shoots" that is now active in more than 60 countries.   

Broadcast History

PACIFICA scheduled for Aug. 26th 2010
ALEX community radio Berlin
Community Radio Network Germany/Europe
Acik Radyo Istanbul
Bristol Community Radio
www.world-childrens-radio.net
www.across-the-ocean.org

Timing and Cues

Attention: this piece was published on Aug 26th 2010, the day of the world premiere of the movie on Jane's life.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

She is a living legend and a great role model for future generations: Jane Goodall - UN messenger for peace, environmentalist, researcher. 50 years ago, she started her groundbreaking research in the jungles of Africa. Now, a great movie documenting her life has its world premier.

In the following, you'll hear a fascinating piece of international radio history: Jane Goodall is answering questions asked by children in Tanzania, Kenya, Congo, Thailand, Germany and the States. The interviewers are Radijojo World Children's Radio reporters Mina (9 years) and Jonathan (13 years). Enjoy!

OUTRO:

Thanks to Jane Goodall and to Radijojo's children's reporters Mina and Jonathan for this great interview, to Radijojo's producers Nicole Wilden and Mirco Reimer. And many thanks to all schools and youth groups worldwide who contributed questions to Jane: in Tanzania, Kenya, Congo, Thailand, Germany and the States.
If you want to hear more interesting reports made by kids for kids worldwide, please check the websites of Radijojo World Children's Radio:
www.world-childrens-radio.net and www.across-the-ocean.org.
And if you would like to share a podcast, a song or a poem with children across the globe, please send a message to feedback@radijojo.de.
And if you want to fight for a better future, for peace and environment in your community, please receive Jane Goodalls inivitation to join one of the Roots and Shoots clubs that are now existing in more than 60 countries worldwide. Or simpy start your own Roots and Shoots group at your school!

Additional Credits

Thanks to Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute Austria. Thanks to all schools and youth groups worldwide who contributed questions to Jane.

Related Website

www.world-childrens-radio.net , www.across-the-ocean.org