An Accidental Humanitarian: Memoir of an aid worker in the Yugoslav Wars

by Roger John Fowler

Overview

Hearing that the British Red Cross were recruiting truck drivers to deliver relief supplies in the active conflict zones of the former Yugoslavia, Roger thought the work sounded interesting. What he experienced during his mission with the International Committee of the Red Cross proved to be much more. Living the realities of humanitarian relief work and witnessing the tragedies of what war could do and did to its civilian victims, was life-changing.

Roger Fowler's rich memoir chronicles the wins and losses, joys and heartbreak of providing humanitarian relief to suffering civilians and displaced persons. With tenacity, determination and humour, Roger takes the reader with him through his adventures from escorting convoys across front lines to being in the middle of the largest and final battle of the Croatian War of Independence - Operation Storm.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781039130180
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	07/27/2022
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Roger Fowler worked as a builder in the Cotswolds in the southwest of England before becoming a truck driver and convoyer for the International Committee of the Red Cross, providing humanitarian aid throughout the former Yugoslavia.

He has developed an understanding of the complexities and horrors of this war and maintains a deep commitment to the continued important work of humanitarian organizations.

Writing to share his story and bring awareness to the plight of civilians affected by conflict, Roger has seen people at their very worst, yet showing poise and resilience in the face of tragedy. His work with the ICRC was recognized by the Queen in November 1995 at Buckingham Palace.

He lives in Sooke, BC, with his wife and daughter.