About this episode

Hussam Tannera shares his experiences as a father and survivor in Gaza, including his journey to start a coffee brand amidst challenges.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Hussam Tannera is a teacher, father and a survivor of the Gaza genocide. He shares his experience taking care of his two children while trying to live as best a life is possible in Gaza today. He tells us an uplifting and ingenious story about starting a coffee brand despite the lack of coffee beans. Many of us take eating meat for granted, but Hussam tells us an entirely different personal story during a prolonged period of starvation. Tune in for full details. James Leonard podcast here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158043146 Mohammed Isdodi in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157949546

People in this episode

Host: Tortoise Shack Media

Guest: Hussam Tannera

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• Gaza
• survival
• coffee brand
• starvation
• personal stories

Keywords

• fatherhood
• Gaza genocide
• coffee brand
• starvation
• personal story
• Hussam Tannera

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