OUR FOUNDER
EMMANUEL JAL
Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier from South Sudan, turned international recording artist, peace and reconciliation activist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Drawing on his personal experiences and background, he created My Life is Art, a global community which bridges the arts, business, and philanthropy in order to support people in finding their purpose in order to create a higher state of conscious global awakening.
Emmanuel speaks, performs, and hosts leadership training workshops with a strong message of reconciliation and peace. He has addressed the UN, US Congress, the Carter Centre, and the highest level of several governments.
“As a former child soldier and refugee, I grew up in refugee camps, without my family and limited opportunities. I created the principles for ‘My Life is Art’ to help me find peace and purpose, and build the successful life I have today. I want to share my experiences for social emotional learning to create conscious global awakening through the arts, business and philanthropy.”