Danae Hendrickson,
Chief of Mission Advancement & Communications
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"Today, as many of us, wrestle with the legacy of Henry Kissinger and how he has left this world free of any conviction of his war crimes, thousands of men and women in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam woke up to the sounds of roosters, sent their children to school, put on their uniforms, and picked up their scanners to safely clear more land of unexploded ordnance. From Kissinger’s death, we must learn that the future of America’s reconciliation won’t be borne solely by one man, but by all of us. It is each of our responsibilities to continue to hold our government accountable for its actions. May our hope for America not die with Henry Kissinger, but may it unite us as we pave a more peaceful path forward."
My Story
Danae Hendrickson is the Chief of Mission Advancement and Communications at Legacies of War, specializing in storytelling for action. Previously, she worked in the specialty coffee business, giving her a deep understanding of the importance of safe land for agriculture and economic development. Danae’s personal connection to Legacies stems from her mother, a refugee from Laos, who passed away in 2013. After learning about the ongoing UXO crisis in Laos, Danae became inspired to support Legacies of War, joining the staff in 2021. Her work is motivated by all who are learning about their history and taking action to heal the wounds of war for their families and their motherland.
​When she's not combing through declassified documents, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and bird watching with her two boys. Danae serves on the board of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center.
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More from Danae:
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Henry Kissinger’s Cluster Bombs Are Still Killing People in Southeast Asia
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Child Victims of UXO Injuries Deserve Better
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Legacies of War - Unexploded Munitions in Southeast Asia
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The Japanese tech that could one day make Southeast Asia landmine-free
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Cambodian mine-clearing program reels after Trump's USAID funding suspension
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