The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Founded on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative seeks to empower modern-day saviors to offer life and hope to those in urgent need of basic humanitarian aid. It is an eight-year commitment (2015 to 2023), in remembrance of the eight years of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923).
The Initiative looks to embrace Gratitude in Action, continuing the cycle of giving internationally. This is achieved through the Initiative’s various projects, including: The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, the Aurora Dialogues, the Aurora Humanitarian Index, the Gratitude Projects and the 100 LIVES Initiative.
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is the vision of philanthropists Vartan Gregorian, Noubar Afeyan and Ruben Vardanyan who have been joined by several dozen supporters and partners. The Initiative welcomes all who embrace a commitment to our shared humanity.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Through commemoration, exhibitions and educational programs, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit organization in New York City, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993.
The Memorial & Museum further recognizes the endurance of those who survived, the courage of those who risked their lives to save others, and the extraordinary compassion demonstrated by people around the world in the aftermath of the attacks. These stories, which represent ordinary people from across the globe answering an inherent call to action, are told throughout the Museum exhibitions, and are the true legacy of these monumental events.
Since opening in May 2014, the Museum has welcomed nearly 11 million visitors from more than 160 countries. This unique and sacred place helps to connect visitors from around the world not only to the events of September 11, 2001, but to each other in a shared experience of reflection, remembrance and community.