“We all need heroes. No matter what society or culture we live in, we need to elevate heroes. And we got that concept from the ancient Greeks, who described a hero as a mortal who had done something that was believed to be humanly impossible and who left a lasting impression on others,” said Karen Ansara, Co-founder and Chair of the Board of the Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID), as she opened the Aurora Dialogues event held in New York City on November 7, 2024. 

The discussion titled “Prize Philanthropy: Elevating Impact and Celebrating Unsung Heroes” was organized by The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative in collaboration with the Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID) and Myriad. Speakers included Dame Louise Richardson, President of the Carnegie Corporation and Aurora Prize Selection Committee Member; Celina de Sola, Co-founder and President of Glasswing International and 2020 Skoll Social Entrepreneurship Awardee; and Lydia Charles Moyo, Founder and Executive Director of Her Initiative, 2024 Global Citizen, and KBF Africa Prize Winner. The discussion was moderated by Raffi Gregorian, former diplomat, Navy veteran, and Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Board Member.