Rebecca Braun

Joseph H. Blatchford passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020, at the age of 86. His wife and children were by his side. Joe was a tennis champion and a humanitarian, who founded Acción International, a grassroots community development initiative and early pioneer of microfinance. He also served as the third Director of the Peace Corps and helped launch the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programmme.

Joe was a free spirit who loved travel, sports, and dancing, and had a deep appreciation for all kinds of music and cultures. He was a creative and independent thinker, a true original. We are so proud of his leadership and service, and the imprint he left on the world, his decency and kindness, intellectual curiosity, and open-mindedness. He was the best husband, father, brother, teacher, coach, and maestro a family could wish for.

The full obituary can be read in the The Washington Post
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Joe's childrens' non-profit organizations:

https://bluebutterfly.com/tribute/edit-obituary [New Heights Youth, Inc.]
https://bluebutterfly.com/tribute/rebecca-braun [Tech Exposure & Access through Mentoring (TEAM)]