Human Writes is a non-profit, humanitarian organisation which befriends people on death row in the USA

There are prisoners on Death Rows all over the States who are in need of help to live like a human being for the time they are here.

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Prisoners executed in the United States in 2009

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"A small but hugely significant witness, telling someone that they are not facing death alone."
Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

"The volunteers of Human Writes seek to hold out the hand of friendship to men and women facing the death penalty. I am pleased to encourage them in their writing"
Most Reverend and Rt Hon George L Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury

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A Prisoner Testimonial : "You asked if all is well between us and are we still good friends. In one word Absolutely. Monica has come to be a very valued friend, she is patient and kind in her responses as well as quite timely and consistent. Truly she is a rare blessing in that so many come only to go shortly after. She has stayed and stayed steady."

Art and Writing From Death Row

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A Poem By Jeffrey

A Wall of Memories

I wake up to a wall of memories

Each and every day.

And gaze at the photos hanging there

Thinking of things I'd like to say.

The precious people

With their smiling faces.

From near and far

And exciting places.

My wall of memories

Is where I like to go.

When my soul gets weary

And my heart sinks low.

Some folks have them,

But others just can't see.

A care, or whisper of hope

Through all this misery.

You see my name is Jeff

And I live on Death Row,

Where smiles are as strange

As summer is to snow.

So I turn to my wall of memories

When my strength starts to fail,

And see all my friends hanging there,

Who share with me this hell.

You see from the beginning to the end

I've never really been alone.

Because my wall of memories

Can always take me home.

So for all the people

That have helped me see this through,

Along my wall of memories

I dedicate this poem to you.

Jeffery C. Doughtie Texas (executed 16th August 2001)

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Human Writes Patrons

"As a journalist who has lived and worked in the United States, the horror of death row is one of the issues that never leaves you. The thread of humanity that Human Writes manages to sustain with men and women on death row is a profound contribution to keep alive the hope of life. Capital punishment is now on the retreat in America, but the numbers awaiting their fate are still very considerable. I am very honoured to have become a Patron of Human Writes and will hope to do my best to put my shoulder to the wheel".
Jon Snow Broadcaster and journalist Patron, Human Writes

"In such an inhuman system small moments of human contact make a big difference. That's why I support Human Writes and why I would encourage you to do the same."
Gary Younge, Author and US-based feature writer for the Guardian Patron, Human Writes