In her talk, Jane describes the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai and how others, especially young people, can find their life’s passion and purpose.
Originally from Australia, Jane moved to Riyadh in June 2018 with her husband and son. Jane is a social justice activist and since 2002, she has worked in international community development, focusing on gender-based violence, disability inclusion, and reproductive health. She has a Bachelor of Social Science in International Community Development and was a Rotary World Peace Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Masters in Anthropology. Currently Jane is working with deaf women on a sustainable fashion and handicrafts project. This talk is inspired by Jane’s own Ikigai journey and she hopes that everyone can find “a reason to wake up in the morning”!
