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Featuring keynotes by Jane Goodall, author of The Book of Hope

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November 4–7, 2021

November 4–7, 2021

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Welcome to the Activating Hope Summit

A once-in-a-generation online gathering aimed at sparking hope around the globe

Welcome to the Activating Hope Summit

A once-in-a-generation online gathering aimed at sparking hope around the globe

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Welcome to the Activating Hope Summit

A once-in-a-generation online gathering aimed at sparking hope around the globe

A message from Jane Goodall and friends

We are going through dark times.

There is armed conflict in many parts of the world, racial and religious discrimination, hate crimes, terrorist attacks, climate change, a widening gap between the haves and have-nots, and heartbreaking more.

Probably the question I am asked more often than any other is: “Do you honestly believe there is hope for our world? For the future of our children and grandchildren?”

And I am able to answer truthfully, “Yes.”

My reasons for hope in these dark times will become clear in this summit, but for now let me say that without hope, all is lost. Certainly, my own improbable journey would have been impossible had I lacked hope.

Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen, but I’m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.

Hope is contagious. Your actions will inspire others. It is my sincere desire that this summit will help you find solace in a time of anguish, direction in a time of uncertainty, courage in a time of fear.

We invite you to join us on this journey toward hope.

Jane Goodall

Global champions of conservation, wellness, and hope

Jane Goodall


Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, is an ethologist and environmentalist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and a UN Messenger of Peace. Her research into the lives of wild chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania, began in 1960 and continues today. She has redefined species conservation to include people and the environment, and empowers young people of all ages to make a positive difference in their world through Roots & Shoots. Her brand-new book—a New York Times bestseller, The Book of Hope—is available now!

Learn more at ​janegoodall.​global and ​rootsandshoots.​global.

Doug Abrams


Doug
Abrams

Doug Abrams (he/him) is the coauthor of The Book of Hope with Jane Goodall and the coauthor of The Book of Joy with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of Idea Architects, a literary agency and media development company helping visionaries to create a wiser, healthier, and more just world.


Rachel Neumann

Rachel Neumann (she/they) is a nationally published writer, editor, and meditation teacher whose work focuses on bringing more beauty, joy, and justice into the world. She is the author of four books and was the primary collaborative writer for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Rachel is a partner, chief strategy officer, and senior literary agent at Idea Architects, focusing on developing culture-shifting narrative nonfiction. Rachel grew up on the Salmon River (Karuk territory) and currently lives in the Bay Area on Xučyun, the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo Ohlone.

Jane Goodall


Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, is an ethologist and environmentalist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and a UN Messenger of Peace. Her research into the lives of wild chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania, began in 1960 and continues today. She has redefined species conservation to include people and the environment, and empowers young people of all ages to make a positive difference in their world through Roots & Shoots. Her brand-new book—a New York Times bestseller, The Book of Hope—is available now!

Learn more at ​janegoodall.​global and ​rootsandshoots.​global.

Doug Abrams


Doug
Abrams

Doug Abrams (he/him) is the coauthor of The Book of Hope with Jane Goodall and the coauthor of The Book of Joy with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He is the founder and president of Idea Architects, a literary agency and media development company helping visionaries to create a wiser, healthier, and more just world.


Rachel Neumann

Rachel Neumann (she/they) is a nationally published writer, editor, and meditation teacher whose work focuses on bringing more beauty, joy, and justice into the world. She is the author of four books and was the primary collaborative writer for Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Rachel is a partner, chief strategy officer, and senior literary agent at Idea Architects, focusing on developing culture-shifting narrative nonfiction. Rachel grew up on the Salmon River (Karuk territory) and currently lives in the Bay Area on Xučyun, the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo Ohlone.

What gives me hope?

Some of the world’s most celebrated voices share their personal messages of hope

If you’re feeling inspired from this amazing collection of voices, we invite you to share your story of hope! Post your video on social and use the hashtag #WhatGivesMeHope to share your story with us today! We can’t wait to hear from you.

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