Richard Moore, founder of Children in Crossfire in Derry, Ireland, discusses the figurative blind spots for many people as they become involved in aid work. Richard, who was literally blinded by a British soldier at the age of 10, also discusses the value of community and the power of vulnerability.[...]
Posts Tagged ‘civil rights’
July 26th, 2011 - 6:34 am § in Poetry Pause, Uncategorized
Delights of the Green Isle
Highlights from my conversations with the great people I was able to connect with in Ireland – Alessandra Pigni, Richard Moore, Hans Zomer and Clare Mulvany – and thoughts on the opening of the Derry Peace Bridge.[...]
June 8th, 2011 - 4:56 am § in Poetry Pause, Reflection & Rumination
An aid worker’s poetic journey
The new Peace Bridge in Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland will be dedicated on June 25th. And amazing to me still, I, the poet, will be there.[...]
