DAVINA’S ARK, NEWRY
About Davina’s Ark:
Davina’s Ark is an aftercare addiction service based in Newry, dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and young people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and associated psychological trauma.
The organisation provides non-residential aftercare services, allowing people to remain within their own homes and communities while receiving support. Its work focuses on recovery, rebuilding relationships, reducing stigma and helping people move forward with hope and purpose.
About Davina’s Ark
Davina’s Ark is an aftercare addiction service based in Newry, dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and young people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and associated psychological trauma.
The organisation provides non-residential aftercare services, allowing people to remain within their own homes and communities while receiving support. Its work focuses on recovery, rebuilding relationships, reducing stigma and helping people move forward with hope and purpose.
Rory’s Talk:
Rory Goss was invited to speak at Davina’s Ark in Newry, sharing his personal story of sight loss, resilience and learning to rebuild when life changes unexpectedly.
Following the sharing of his story on Apple’s global platforms, Rory spoke honestly about losing 95% of his sight at just 16 years old and how he continued to move forward through determination, accessibility, support and hope. His message connected deeply with Davina’s Ark’s work of helping people heal, rebuild and rediscover purpose.
At the heart of Rory’s talk was one powerful message:
“Hope is powerful, but hope is not passive.”
Rory reminded the audience that hope is not simply waiting for things to get better. It is choosing to keep going, trying another way and believing that your story is not over just because one chapter has been painful.
His talk encouraged people to keep showing up, keep doing the work and believe that change is possible - even when the journey feels difficult.
Key themes: Resilience, support, purpose, hope, accessibility, and overcoming barriers.
Rory’s Talk
Rory Goss was invited to speak at Davina’s Ark in Newry, sharing his personal story of sight loss, resilience and learning to rebuild when life changes unexpectedly.
Following the sharing of his story on Apple’s global platforms, Rory spoke honestly about losing 95% of his sight at just 16 years old and how he continued to move forward through determination, accessibility, support and hope. His message connected deeply with Davina’s Ark’s work of helping people heal, rebuild and rediscover purpose.
At the heart of Rory’s talk was one powerful message:
“Hope is powerful, but hope is not passive.”
Rory reminded the audience that hope is not simply waiting for things to get better. It is choosing to keep going, trying another way and believing that your story is not over just because one chapter has been painful.
His talk encouraged people to keep showing up, keep doing the work and believe that change is possible - even when the journey feels difficult.
Key themes: Resilience, support, purpose, hope, accessibility, and overcoming barriers.
