In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Nick Haan of the Integrated Phase Classification System
May 26, 2026 Nicholas Haan, one of the innovative leaders in food security and humanitarian action passed away on December 2, 2025. He dedicated his life to combating global hunger and strengthening food security systems in crisis zones. He was a co-founder of the international humanita...
In Memoriam: Charlie Sykes, CARE Leader and Food Aid Advocate
May 16, 2026 Charlie Sykes, who defined a life well lived, passed away at 92 years of age, on May 8. He is survived by his wife, Anya, two children who both pursued careers in international aid (his daughter, Agnieszka and Chris) and four grandchildren: Sasha, Coline, Lazlo, and Marek. ...
In Memoriam: Mohamed Warsame Dualeh
May 3, 2026 Dr. Mohamed Warsame Dualeh, a Somali physician, refugee-health leader, humanitarian official, and later diplomat, died on April 25, 2026 in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Marie Therese Lenz, and children, Amalie, Issa, and Edna. Among the positions he held during h...
In Memoriam: Lionel Rosenblatt, Refugee Champion
April 22, 2026 Lionel Alexander Rosenblatt, born December 10, 1943; died April 11, 2026. Lionel Rosenblatt was the most consistent, clear, sane voice on behalf of refugees and war victims in Washington, DC, SE Asia, Switzerland and...
Paul Ehrlich, Who Warned of Famines, Passes Away
Scientist, educator and global citizen, Paul Ehrlich passed away at the age of 93 on March 13, 2026. As professor from 1959 to 2016 at Stanford University, he sponsored the first course offered about international hunger and life-saving aid, consistent with his life-long efforts to mitigate suff...
In Memoriam: Arthur Eugene ‘Gene’ Dewey, A Life of Service and Compassion
Gene Dewey, who passed away on February 22nd, was one of the great humanitarian leaders of his generation, inspiring many people and managing to move food and relief supplies to needed areas over the course of several decades. He was also an institution builder, seeing...
The Tallest Man: William Foege in Memoriam
February 1, 2026 William (Bill) Foege’s achievements for the health of humanity tower above almost everyone. He passed away this past week. Born in 1936, his many diverse achievements include: * Eradicated smallpox. Working with DA Henderson and J Michael Lan...
The Passing of William Garvelink, Food and Disaster Leader
William Garvelink, from Falls Church, Virginia, who led how US aid could go to persons displaced within their country’s borders, passed away this August 23 unexpectedly. Known to all as Bill, he studied Latin American history and dreamt of being a university professor before getting work at the ...
David Nabarro, Nutrition Leader, Passed Away
Sir David Nabarro, a distinguished British physician, international civil‑servant, and global health visionary, passed away at his home on July 25, 2...
Rest in Peace, Dr. Gretel Pelto
Nutritional anthropologist and inspiration to many, Gretel Pelto, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 85. "She was a delightful person who sparked my imagination" said a nutritional anthropologist colleague. Pelto was a pioneer in promoting formative research as a precondition...
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