She created the role of Angel in Peter Eotvos’ opera Angels in America in 2004. In 2006 Hendricks created the label Arte Verum. As a humanitarian she was worked to help refugees and supported the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. In 1987 she became a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. She is also a member of the Council of the Foundation for the Refugee Education Trust. She started the Barbara Hendricks Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation in 1998. Barbara performed at the Novel Prize ceremony in 2001. She has been made a Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the Legion d’honneur, was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts, and has received the Lions Club International Award.
