Obituaries

Paul Ehrlich, Who Warned of Famines, Passes Away

by March 24, 2026

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

by March 8, 2026

 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...

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The Tallest Man: William Foege in Memoriam

by 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 Lane, he was a key innova...

William Garvelink

The Passing of William Garvelink, Food and Disaster Leader

by September 10, 2025

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 ...

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  • About WHES & Hunger Notes
    For the past 50 years, since its founding in 1976, the mission of World Hunger Education Service is to undertake programs, including Hunger Notes, that
    • Educate the general public and target groups about the extent and causes of hunger and malnutrition in the United States and the world
    • Advance comprehension which integrates ethical, religious, social, economic, political, and scientific perspectives on the world food problem
    • Facilitate communication and networking among those who are working for solutions
    • Promote individual and collective commitments to sustainable hunger solutions.