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Thomas Fohgrub

January 2, 1977 - May 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the untimely passing of Dr. Thomas FOHGRUB, Strategic Lead of the Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings (GPA), hosted within the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Dr. Thomas FOHGRUB passed away on 1 May 2023, at the age of 46. Dr. Thomas FOHGRUB joined the UNITAR in 2017 working for the GPA, with the goal to provide every displaced person with access to sustainable energy. Before that, Thomas served in various capacities for the German Government. He was a person of great integrity and honour, his kindness and compassion were felt by all who knew him. Throughout his life, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers and colleagues, who valued his leadership, wisdom, and dedication to his work. He had a unique ability to connect with people on a personal level, and his warm and friendly demeanour made everyone feel welcome in his presence. He was always quick to offer a kind word or lend a helping hand, and his selflessness and generosity inspired all of us.

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Sarah Rosenberg-Jansen 2023-05-17 13:26:35 wrote: There are just too many memories to share here. Of the long calls and nights working to found the GPA. Of the happiest moments when we could hire the team and bring such amazing people to work with us. Of being together drinking beer in Berlin, Lisbon, London, New York, Kigali, and of course sharing fondue in Geneva. Of Thomas eating sweet treats and stealing my dinner! I think he would be so proud of how our little humanitarian energy world has come together to celebrate him. I will miss his kindness and mentorship so much. All of us will feel his loss everyday but know how we would want us to continue - being gentle and kind. Here is a photo of some of us laughing together in Kigali. Always, this is how I will remember Thomas.

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