Our Shaking Echo. Our Dancing Shadow.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of The World is Storytelling. Fashionably late by a day. This episode is with the inspirational Barak Talmor. An environmental peace building professional, who is at the helm of "Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza," a pioneering project bringing off-grid solutions to displaced communities in Gaza. In his previous position as the Alumni Community Manager at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, he weaved together a vibrant network of over 1,600 alumni from around the world. Barak's initiatives spark collaboration and foster environmental sustainability, embodying his passion for creating impactful, cross-border partnerships. His work is a quiet testament to the power of innovative solutions and unwavering dedication to a better, more connected world. Look out for Ronni, support the podcast, order the book, and sponsor a virtual coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the song referred to in the episode here. Thank you to all the supporters well as to the amazing band Bukahara for their permission to use their fabulous, on point song '⁠Storytelling Animal⁠' as our soundtrack. The World is Storytelling podcast is based on the book by the same name. Written by Arjen Barel, Ronni Gurwicz, and Stu Packer, it is the definitive guide to how sharing stories can be used for social impact and personal growth.