Storytelling Short: Decades Deep, Stories from Eva's Field of Peacework

Host Eva Dak welcomes returning guest Nada Elrhalami to discuss how Eva’s 25+ years working with the UN, EU, and NGOs across 22+ conflict zones shaped Peace Activation. Eva shares an example from Iraq in 2015, facilitating 60 women from different tribes and religions to move from hatred and tension toward heart-centered connection and community action to reduce violence against women, noting similar work in India and parts of Africa. She critiques peacebuilding as a paid “business” that often misses attitude shift, and argues conflict is both danger and opportunity, including how institutions and governments can fuel fear and how aid can function as neo-colonialism. Eva describes her 2010 UN burnout, studying spiritual psychology, and integrating a trauma-responsive approach, nervous system regulation, somatics, yoga, and embodied practice into Peace Activation offerings.

If you feel called to deepen this work, Eva and Nada invite you to join their 7-week Peace Activation training, where participants will learn the foundational tools of this methodology—including trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, relational listening, and embodied peace practices.

This training is designed for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate conflict, cultivate resilience, and contribute to a more peaceful world.

⁠Registration is now open for the Peace Activation 7-week Foundation Online Training ⁠ Next Cohort: April 9th - May 21st, 2026

Resources

⁠⁠Learn more about Peace Activation ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Eva Dalak⁠⁠

⁠⁠Eva's book, Dancing in the Dark⁠⁠

Events

⁠7-Day Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 ⁠

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