Mark Hanrahan is a graphic designer who becomes involved in worthy causes by accident. In 2003, he decided on a career change and moved from his native Dublin to London to study Journalism and contemporary history at City University London, and Queen Mary College, University of London. Since deciding to pursue a career in journalism, he has worked for the Times, Condé Nast, BBC Radio 2 and completed an editorial internship at humanitarian website Reuters Alertnet. He has also worked for international NGO Concern and the Canon Collins Trust Educational Trust. Despite this he is not a very charitable person.

Recent articles

openDemocracy’s Mark Hanrahan talks to Chris Gorak, director of "Right At Your Door", a film about the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Los Angeles.

"A blunt riposte to the chicken-hawks of his day that has, regrettably, once again become relevant to current affairs."