“When I learned about Aurora and its driving principle of Gratitude and Action, I was instantly moved and inspired. Aurora not only raises global awareness of the Armenian Genocide in order to prevent similar atrocities from taking place in our modern world, but also empowers extraordinary individuals across the globe doing unfathomable work to help others. And it’s through this kindness and selflessness of those individuals that the humanitarian spirit thrives, touching the lives of those who need it most.”

Watch the speech of Joe Manganiello, actor, producer, director, and author, at the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony. In his address, he highlighted the deep personal connection to Aurora’s mission due to his great-grandmother's survival of the Armenian Genocide and underscored the importance of Aurora's work in preventing similar atrocities.