TED Talks Daily 3 steps to build peace and create meaningful change | Georgette Bennett
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Nov 22, 2022 
Georgette Bennett, a peace builder and child of Holocaust survivors, discusses her incredible work connecting historical enemies to create an aid pipeline from Israel to Syria. She shares her compelling journey from personal trauma to humanitarian action, emphasizing the power of partnerships in conflict zones. Bennett outlines three critical steps for fostering meaningful change, drawing on her Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees. Her inspiring call to action encourages everyone to respond to the needs of those affected by conflict.
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Aid to Syria
- Georgette Bennett worked with Syrian and Israeli civilians to provide aid to Syrians during the war.
- Despite being sworn enemies since 1948, they found a way to get aid into Syria through Israel.
Three Steps for Change
- To create positive change, find an entry point, identify a gap, and fill that gap with a doable action.
- This three-step process can be applied to various conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.
Personal Connection to the Syrian War
- Georgette Bennett's family history as Holocaust survivors and refugees motivated her to help Syrians.
- Witnessing the Syrian war's devastation reminded her of her family's suffering.