I Was in Tripoli the Day Gaddafi Was Killed
I was waiting for a flight out of Tripoli when the gunfire began. A memory of uncertainty, celebration and the journey back through the city.
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Atlas Cadence.
A life with purpose. A pace of my own.
Essays on reflections, responsibility, running, and building a life across places.
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All writingHumanitarian Aid Workers Talk About Wellness
Nuran Higgins and her Emergency AIDio guests discuss mental health, sexual violence and wellbeing in humanitarian work. A conversation shared here with permission.
Barcelona: What I Witnessed on the Streets During the General Strike
Photos of the demonstrations in Barcelona during the general strike of 3 October, following the referendum of 1 October 2017.
A little about me
I’m Brendan McDonald, a former UN humanitarian and co-founder of URevolution. Atlas Cadence is where I consider what deserves my energy and how to make room for a life I want to live.
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Further pieces from the personal archive, newest first.