Phan Thi Kim Phuc

Overview

Phan Thi Kim Phuc born Trảng Bàng, Vietnam April 2, 1963. Famed as 9-year-old fleeing bombs, 1972. UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, 1994. Founded foundation for child victims of war, 1997.

Quotations

“Forgiveness made me free from hatred. I still have many scars on my body and severe pain most days but my heart is cleansed. Napalm is very powerful, but faith, forgiveness, and love are much more powerful. We would not have war at all if everyone could learn how to live with true love, hope, and forgiveness.” (NPR, Dec. 28, 2009; Nick Ut photo cnn.com)