Nell McCafferty was a renowned journalist and activist from Derry, known for her fierce advocacy for women’s and civil rights. To her family, she was simply “our Nell,” a mischievous and adventurous sister and aunt. Carmel and Muire share personal anecdotes that highlight her profound impact on their lives and the community she loved. Continue reading Carmel McCafferty and Muire McCallion
Patricia Moore is a community activist and longtime Sinn Féin member from Derry, Northern Ireland, whose life has been shaped by the conflict known as the Troubles and the subsequent peace process. Raised in Derry during some of the most violent years of the conflict, she experienced military raids, street violence, and the daily realities of a divided society from an early age. At 17, she became involved in republican politics and later spent more than a year in prison after being detained during a mass arrest operation; the case against her ultimately collapsed when the key witness withdrew her testimony. Continue reading Patricia Moore
Martina Anderson is a lifelong Irish republican, former political prisoner, and veteran political leader from Derry’s Bogside. Arrested in the early years of the Troubles, she spent nearly fourteen years in prison, including a decade in England, before her release under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Continue reading Paul McLaughlin
Mark Durkan, a key figure in Northern Ireland’s peace process, emphasizes that lasting reconciliation requires community engagement beyond political agreements. His work with the John and Pat Hume Foundation fosters dialogue and understanding, highlighting how truth and mutual adjustment can cultivate a shared future, while recognizing that individuals and communities drive sustainable peace. Continue reading Mark Durkan
Martina Anderson is a lifelong Irish republican, former political prisoner, and veteran political leader from Derry’s Bogside. Arrested in the early years of the Troubles, she spent nearly fourteen years in prison, including a decade in England, before her release under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Continue reading Martina Anderson
Chris McDonough, a community development worker in Derry, Northern Ireland, focuses on bridging divides between Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods through dialogue and youth engagement. With a commitment to reconciliation and social equity, he believes true peace involves understanding diverse identities and overcoming historical trauma, emphasizing the need for ongoing healing beyond the Troubles. Continue reading Chris McDonagh
Over a month, time was spent at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee, engaging women in recovery and restorative justice programs. Participants shared their healing stories through portraits, leading to gratitude and self-reflection. This experience empowered voices, fostering healing and hope, culminating in an upcoming exhibit titled SOBR. Continue reading SOBR
Bud Welch lost his only child, Julie Marie, in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. She had worked as a translator in the Alfred P. Murrah building for just five months when Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols blew it up in what remains our nation’s largest domestic terror attack. When Bud saw a news clip of McVeigh’s father, he saw a man who was as … Continue reading Bud Welch
We have one week left in our Indiegogo campaign to fund our book, A Peace of My Mind: American Stories. There’s work to do. We’d welcome your help to stand with us and do all we can to move toward peace and reconciliation in a difficult time. Help if you can. Share this message far and wide. Together we can turn ripples of hope into … Continue reading Stories of Peace
This spring my exhibit was at Wilmington College, a Quaker school, and home to the Peace Resource Center. At the core of the PRC’s collection is the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Collection and I had time to visit with the director Tanya Maus and look through their extensive files. I am a photographer, so I was drawn to the many photos in their archive. There … Continue reading Acknowledgement
