Idy Hegnauer

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Overview

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Idy Hegnauer (née Häberling) born Zürich, Switzerland September 12, 1909 (d. 2006). Swiss Quaker humanitarian worker. Member of International Service Corps; aided Spanish Civil War refugees, 1937-38; Gaza relief, 1948-50; India and Pakistan, 1950-51; Greece, 1954-55; Algeria, 1958-60.

Quotations

“A life dedicated to fellow human beings. . . can also be enriching and personal fulfillment, and lead to inner maturity.” (autobiog. In Service Civil International archives “so hat es begonnen”; photo SCI archives)