“Since its launch, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity has transformed the lives of those facing the devastating circumstances of war, conflict, displacement, and persecution, with a focus on people in the greatest need. And as the global Aurora movement grows, we intend to continue raising awareness of the outstanding achievements of the grassroots humanitarians who make all of this possible.”

Watch the speech of Lord Ara Darzi, Chair of Aurora Prize Selection Committee and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, at the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony. In his address, Lord Darzi thanked the Co-Founders and supporters of Aurora for their dedication to recognizing unsung heroes and congratulated the 2024 Aurora Humanitarians, before emphasizing the Initiative’s ongoing commitment to alleviating suffering worldwide.