David Smith-Ferri is a writer who has published a collection of poems about his experiences traveling in Iraq. He has traveled to Iraq with Voices in the Wilderness, as well as other organizations, in order to bring some measure of relief to people who are suffering.

Last night he was in Olympia. The Olympia FOR sponsored a speaking engagement at the Artisan's cafe. David read several poems and told many stories about his experience working with wounded Iraqi refugees, both in Iraq itself and in neighboring countries (Jordan mostly).

The proceeds from his book, Battlefield Without Borders: Iraq Poems, are going to help with the Direct Aid Initiative (DAI), which serves Iraqi families who have extreme unmet medical needs. $12 from the sale of his book goes toward DAI, while Mr. Smith-Ferri keeps only $2 of the total.

You can find out more about DAI, and make a secure online contribution by visiting www.electroniciraq.net.

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