In 2020, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative celebrates its 5th anniversary, continuing to shine a light on the best of humanity and building a global movement of Gratitude in Action. Through its projects, the Initiative gives hope to those in need and empowers those who risk their life to save others. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Aurora remains more relevant than ever by spreading solidarity and continuing its global efforts to help the most vulnerable worldwide. Below are the thoughts of Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, on the most pressing humanitarian issues and Aurora’s mission. 
 

“We have experts from all over the world. We have judges that are the top names in humanitarian activities, human rights activities, Nobel Prize winners, country presidents. I mean, that’s one way to globalize it because then we are not concentrating on one religious group or one set of judges, etc.”