Compassion & Kindness Around The World With Jo Berry

Jo Berry, is an inspiring speaker and founder of the charity Building Bridges for Peace. 
She emerged from a profound personal tragedy to become a global advocate for reconciliation. In 1984, her father fell victim to an IRA bomb, igniting a journey that led her to engage with the ex-combatant who planted the bomb, Patrick Magee. Their
unprecedented relationship, documented in the BBC’s ‘Facing the Enemy’ and featured
in films like ‘Beyond Right and Wrong’ and ‘The Bomb’ encapsulates Jo’s belief in
unbounded empathy as the key to transforming conflict.
Jo’s impactful message of hope resonates in international conferences and seminars on
reconciliation, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace. She has shared her insights
worldwide, from Lebanon to South Korea, contributing to panels, radio, and TV
discussions. Her work has become a vital resource in peace studies and conflict
transformation education globally.

 

As a TEDx speaker and Visiting Fellow at the University of Nottingham, Jo’s influence
extends beyond speeches. She has crafted workshops on conflict resolution, difficult
conversations, and navigating uncertainty, both in-person and virtually. Jo Berry’s
journey exemplifies the power of empathy in overcoming deep divisions and fostering
understanding.