Aurora Humanitarians have selected non-profits which provide humanitarian relief, promote peace, defend human rights, facilitate access to medical care, and help distressed communities
Anyone can put forward a life-saving modern hero
Aurora honors three modern-day heroes for giving access to education to girls and women in Afghanistan, liberating prisoners of war in Yemen, and defending human rights in Egypt
The annual competition is presented by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative in partnership with the United World Colleges and with the participation of Teach for All and the African Leadership Academy
Co-founder of Women's Solidarity for Inclusive Peace and Development (SOFEPADI) and Fund for Congolese Women (FFC) honored for helping the victims of wartime sexual violence
Guests paid tribute to the life of extraordinary humanitarian
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Prize calls on the international community to mobilize all its resources of ingenuity and compassion to negotiate an immediate ceasefire and promote a peaceful settlement.
Aurora mourns the loss of outstanding hero who has dedicated his life to helping those in need
25% of the 2021 Aurora Prize award funds and a matching $250,000 contribution from Co-Founders will be directed to addressing urgent humanitarian issues in the region
Aurora and UN Armenia will support local population affected by the war
Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman have decided to direct Aurora’s funds to 3 organizations in Somalia, DRC and India
The event also features live music and a reading corner for children
