Philip Maher

Philip Maher is a consultant and photojournalist. He has managed international communication projects for more than 20 years, taking him to more than 80 countries. His twitter is @mercytraveller.

Recent Work by Philip

OPINION: The Mercy Traveller hopes peace and reconciliation figure prominently in 2022

Philip Maher writes 'it’s important to seek the way of reconciliation and peace with your neighbours this year. Maybe that could be our great reset'

Jan 2, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

OPINION: Reducing our carbon footprint means everyone needs to make a sacrifice

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher wonders if we are all really willing to make the sacrifice needed to reduce our carbon footprint

Nov 3, 2021 12:14 PM Read more >

OPINION: The story of Afghanistan is not over

Philip Maher reflects on his time working in Afghanistan and the changes that have taken place in the country over the year

Sep 12, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

OPINION: Lessons learned from the Harry and Meghan affair

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher discusses what the Royal City can learn from the royal scandal

Mar 12, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

There is light at the end of the COVID tunnel, and it's not a train

'Speaking to a woman behind glass used to mean you were visiting them in prison. Now it just means you’re buying lettuce,' writes Philip Maher in this edition of The Mercy Traveller

Feb 21, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

'I'll take class, civility and decency for $500 Alex'

In this edition of The Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher reflects on time spent with the late Alex Trebek during a humanitarian mission

Nov 30, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Pondering the education of our children, both formal and otherwise

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher wonders what our children will learn from the pandemic and how can we help the process?

Sep 7, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

It's essential that the Me to We affair doesn't taint opinions of all charities

'Scrutiny is fine — reputable charities invite it. But fighting cynicism is much more difficult,' says the Mercy Traveller

Jul 31, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Reflecting on our heroes – Canada Day

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher looks at the attributes of heroes

Jul 1, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

'You can't do everything, but you can do something'

In this edition of the Mercy Traveller, Philip Maher looks at the blender of life and the countless social issues going into it

Jun 15, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >