Kenneth Bacon 1944 - 2009
"For millions of the world’s most vulnerable people – refugees and other victims of conflict – Ken was an invaluable source of hope, inspiration and support," wrote Secretary of State Hillary Clinton upon learning of the death this weekend of Kenneth Bacon, president of Refugees International.
"From Central Africa to South Asia to the Americas, Ken shone the spotlight on the causes of humanitarian suffering, and served as an impassioned yet reasoned advocate for the principles of humanitarian protection and assistance."
Indeed, in a 2004 publication that focused on Ploughshares Fund support of organizations and individuals working to "make the world safer for our families," we profiled the incomparable Mr. Bacon, pictured below with his grandchild. Ploughshares Fund joins the board and staff of Refugees International in mourning the loss of an extraordinary leader.
(from Ploughshares Fund Annual Report 2003-04)
