We’re looking forward to introducing you to Becky Khan. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Becky , thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
The family and I went on a drive-thru Safari this past week and the camel stuck his whole head in our car and stole the entire bag of food… we were cracking up. Then he was mad that we didn’t have any more and tried to bite off our back windshield wiper… ha!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Becky Khan is the passionate President behind Jane Around the World, a nonprofit organization with a powerful mission to serve unsheltered and vulnerable young adults. What began in 2019 as a heartfelt effort by my 12-year-old daughter packing bags for our unsheltered friends on the streets blossomed into a transformative movement offering real, sustainable change.
Based in Harris County, Texas, Jane Around the World operates a unique residential program for youth ages 18–24 who are aging out of foster care or facing homelessness. More than just a shelter, it’s a family-oriented, faith-rooted community where young adults find safety, stability, and the tools to build sustainable, independent lives. From housing and therapy to employment training and education, the program addresses the whole person.
What makes Jane Around the World truly special is its foundation of love, integrity, and relentless advocacy. It’s not just about meeting needs — it’s about restoring hope and rewriting futures, one life at a time.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Becoming a foster parent didn’t just change the lives of the young people who entered my home — it completely transformed mine and the way I see the world. What started as a desire to help turned into a journey of deep healing, growth, and purpose.
Foster care opened my eyes to the silent struggles so many youth face — not just the lack of stability, but the ache of not feeling seen, heard, or safe. Welcoming them into my home taught me how to love more deeply, advocate more fiercely, and surrender expectations. I learned that showing up consistently, even in the chaos, is more powerful than any perfect parenting plan.
Our system is broken for these broken children and we have to do better… if even for me it’s one or two life’s at a time…
Foster care didn’t just change my life. It gave my life new meaning.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Locking arms with people from hard places is…well…hard! There have been many times I have wanted to throw in the towel and say “this is not for me, I have done all that I can”. BUT… I know that it’s never really about me and I must keep showing up and putting one foot in front of the other. Completely dependent upon the Lord and His ability and to my own.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends would probably say that what really matters to me is people — especially the ones the world often overlooks.
They’d say I care deeply about making others feel safe, seen, and valued, and that my heart is especially drawn to young people who have been through hard things — those aging out of foster care, facing homelessness, or just needing someone to believe in them.
They’d talk about my passion for serving with purpose, my unshakable faith, and how I live out love not just in words, but in action. They’d mention my fierce loyalty, generosity, and how I’m always the one others turn to when they need strength, guidance, or a soft place to land.
And above all, they’d say what matters to me is leaving this world better than I found it — one life, one story, and one second chance at a time.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
I believe I will always regret not taking chances. Although I believe myself to be a risk taker, the fact of the matter is I do allow board members and staff to bring me back to earth sometimes and I don’t take the plunge. There have been a few risks that I would have taken and regret not doing that.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.janearoundtheworld.org
- Instagram: @janearoundtheworld12
- Facebook: @janearoundtheworld12
