Aurora Impact
THE AURORA
HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is a foundation that seeks to address on-the-ground humanitarian challenges around the world with the focus on helping the most destitute. Its mission is rooted in the Armenian history as the Initiative was founded on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors and strives to transform this experience into a global movement.
ABOUT THE AURORA PRIZE
OUR PURPOSE
On behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity is granted to those who risk their own lives to save the lives of others suffering due to violent conflict or atrocity crimes.
The Aurora Prize Laureate is honored with a US $1,000,000 award and has the unique opportunity to continue the cycle of giving by using those funds to support grassroots humanitarians and humanitarian organizations that give a second chance to people in need.
Photo: Dr. Denis Mukwege, 2024 Aurora Prize Laureate, Founder and President of Panzi Hospital and Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
THE AURORA PRIZE SELECTION COMMITTEE
In Honor of Vartan Gregorian
Vartan Gregorian
(1934 - 2021)
Vartan Gregorian, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Co-Founder and member of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee, passed away in April 2021.
He overcame countless challenges and built a career that spanned several decades and crossed the lines of academia, philanthropy, and culture within and beyond the United States. Committed to the eradication of genocide, discrimination, and persecution, he has become a mentor and a beacon of hope for all inspired by his empathy and determination.
Aurora is forever grateful for his vision, and his legacy will live on.
Programs
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity is a global award that recognizes those who risk their lives to save the lives of others.
Aurora Index
The Aurora Index is a survey examining public perceptions of major humanitarian issues.
Aurora Dialogues
The Aurora Dialogues allow international humanitarians, academics, business and civil society leaders to seek solutions for the most pressing humanitarian challenges.
#AraratChallenge
The #AraratChallenge was a global crowdfunding initiative reflecting the impact of the Aurora humanitarian movement in Armenia and Armenian communities globally.
Aurora Grants
The Aurora Grants honor the memory of Armenian Genocide survivors’ saviors by supporting educational and humanitarian projects and preserving Armenian heritage.
Aurora for Artsakh
The Aurora for Artsakh program helped the people of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) facing a grave humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the 2020 war and promoted social development in the region.
Aurora Community
The Aurora Community program brings together selfless individuals doing vital work on the local level, providing them with a much-needed support system.
100 LIVES
100 LIVES, launched to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, collects and shares the stories of Armenian Genocide survivors, their saviors and descendants.