Description

His Holiness the 14th Dalia Lama of Tibet describes Richard Moore as “his hero and a wonderful son of humanity.” At the age of ten, in 1972, Richard Moore was shot and blinded by a rubber bullet, fired by a British Soldier during the conflict in Derry, Northern Ireland. Richard has never allowed this experience to hinder or embitter him, choosing forgiveness as his path to peace. Watch Richard’s incredible portrayal of his story of triumph in tragedy.

Why you should watch

Mr. Moore is a living example of the transformative power of forgiveness in creating a life of peace, even in the face of great tragedy and loss.

BIO

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At the age of 10, in 1972, Richard Moore was shot and blinded by a rubber bullet fired by a British Soldier during the conflict in Derry, Northern Ireland. Thirty-three years after the incident, Richard and the soldier met and have remained good friends ever since. Richard attributes his ability to accept blindness to the support he received from family, friends and the local community. Richard is now the Director of Children in Crossfire, which he founded in 1996, helping children caught in the crossfire of poverty in Tanzania and Ethiopia.

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