Moving Mountains

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One of the most enduring images of the Ethiopian famine that shocked the world in 1984 was that of a young International Red Cross nurse faced with the harrowing task of choosing which starving children to feed, fully aware that those she turned away might not survive the night. This nurse, Claire Bertschinger, became a symbol of compassion and urgency, inspiring Live Aid, the largest relief program in history. Michael Buerk, who first broadcast these images, encouraged Claire to return to Ethiopia nearly twenty years later, where she confronted the memories of her difficult choices. Upon her return, the survivors embraced her as "Mamma Claire." Born in Sheering, Essex, to an Anglo-Swiss family, Claire overcame dyslexia to become a nurse. Her work with the International Red Cross fulfilled her desire for adventure and commitment to relief work in perilous situations. She has treated war-wounded individuals and hostages in Lebanon, worked with the Mujahidin in Afghanistan, and aided victims of civil wars in Uganda, Sierra Leone, and Sudan, often risking her own life to save others. This narrative is a powerful testament to a woman's courage, commitment, and compassion, highlighting her selfless dedication to helping those in need.