Richard Poole: A Life of Humanitarian Service | Bristol News

Richard Poole, a tireless humanitarian who died at 81, spent decades fighting poverty and injustice across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean—working with top aid organizations and later mentoring global efforts. A Bahá’í believer since the 70s, his faith shaped his mission to confront inequality and environmental collapse. His journey began after college in Ecuador, where he witnessed war’s brutal toll firsthand—and even played semi-pro football before turning fully to service. He penned five powerful books chronicling his life’s work, from “The Inca Smiled” to “Mankind’s Last Chance.” Married to fellow aid worker Alice Otiato in 2015, he lived in Colchester with her, their daughter Patricia, his brother Steve, and two nieces—leaving behind a legacy of humility, wisdom, and unwavering compassion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a33daa608e559e60