The African Society Mourns the Passing of Patricia Baine

The Africa Society board shares with profound sadness the passing of our beloved president, Patricia  Baine on December 11, 2022.  Born in Uganda, Ms. Baine served with distinction in several positions in  The Africa Society over 20 years, and was named president in 2016.  Patricia  helped steer our organization to its position as a leading NGO advocating and educating about  Africa in the United States. Born in Uganda, she was respected by partners working on Africa issues in  W ashington, throughout the United States and on the African continent.

The African, US and  other  members of the diplomatic corps as well as government and non – government organizations with  whom she engaged, held her in high regard.

Her  passing leaves an  incalculable void. She  impacted the US – Africa dialogue and heightened the  advocacy for Africa among the Diaspora with passion, professionalism and pride,  and worked tirelessly  with an indefatigable spirit of optimism.

The Africa Society appreciates the outpouring of messages of sympathy. We grieve with her family,  countless friends and colleagues,  and  extend our deepest condolences and profound sympathy and love to  her family.

We will share separately a complete  profile of Patricia’s life and contrib utions to The Africa Society. Details on final arrangements will be shared when provided by the family.

The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa I 1100 17th St N.W. Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: (202)232-3862 Fax: (202) 232-3870. Website: www.africasummit.org

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