The program enables participants around the world to help identify and document local humanitarians working in conflict-affected and crisis settings. Their research contributes directly to the #AuroraPrize selection process, helping ensure that frontline responders are seen and considered.
Fab afternoon in #peakdistrict followed by a lovely evening in Derby with #auroraprize. Xmas deco in restaurant me and Hubble ate in!! #amwritingpoetry #writing
Thank you Dr Jamal Eltaeb. Another enlightened choice by the #AuroraPrize for Awakening Humanity ✨ կեցցէ!
Dr. Jamal Eltaeb of Sudan has won the $1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity! He's recognized for his extraordinary courage and steadfast dedication to caring for those in conflict, driven by a profound sense of duty to his people. #AuroraPrize #HumanitarianHero #Sudan ❤️
The 2025 #AuroraPrize Laureate has been announced: Dr. Jamal Eltaeb from Sudan.
Amid the country’s ongoing conflict and the collapse of its health system, Dr. Eltaeb has kept Al Nao Hospital in Omdurman open—one of the last lifelines for thousands in Khartoum.
Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan and his wife and daughter spearhead the family’s giving, focusing on the Boston area and Armenia. They also back a prize recognizing global humanitarians.
Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/mvv6tcrc
#HumanitarianAid #GivingPledge #AuroraPrize
On September 22, 2025, we were honored to partner with the @opcofamerica.bsky.social (OPC) in New York and convene a special media briefing and panel discussion on the future of humanitarianism. During the event, we announced the 2025 Aurora Humanitarians. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
On November 6, one of them will be named the Aurora Prize Laureate, receiving $1 million to continue the cycle of giving. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
On November 6, one of them will be named the Aurora Prize Laureate, receiving $1 million to continue the cycle of giving. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
Soon, we will introduce the extraordinary individuals who risk their own lives to save others. One of them will become the 2025 Aurora Prize Laureate on November 6, continuing Aurora’s mission to put the human at the center of humanitarian action. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
Just one day until we honor the 2025 Aurora Humanitarians, those who risk everything to protect others. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
From 868 submissions across 120 countries and territories, Aurora will soon reveal the 2025 Aurora Humanitarians, courageous individuals who put humanity at the heart of action. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
In just a few days, the 2025 Aurora Humanitarians will be announced in New York. One of them will be named the #AuroraPrize Laureate on November 6, so stay tuned. #GratitudeInAction
Aloe Blacc will perform live at the 2025 #AuroraPrize Ceremony on Ellis Island, November 6, as we mark 10 years of impact.
Join us via the link in bio. #10YearsOfImpact #Aurora10
On November 6, Ellis Island, @rufus-wainwright.bsky.social will join us at the 2025 #AuroraPrize Ceremony to celebrate 10 years of uplifting extraordinary humanitarians.
Don’t miss this milestone event: events.auroraprize.com/event/2025-aurora-prize-for-awakening-humanity-ceremony/e694572 #Aurora10
Aurora will honor a remarkable group of philanthropists and humanitarians at the 10th Anniversary #AuroraPrize Ceremony on November 6, 2025, on Ellis Island.
Learn more: bit.ly/45Si5bw
We are delighted to announce that Grammy-nominated artists Rufus Wainwright and Aloe Blacc will headline the 2025 #AuroraPrize Ceremony, set to take place on November 6 on the historic Ellis Island.
Learn more: bit.ly/3JaeBbv
Tickets are now available for the 2025 #AuroraPrize Ceremony on historic Ellis Island. Join us on November 6 for a milestone celebration commemorating 10 years of Aurora & extraordinary individuals who risk everything to help others.
Reserve your seat here: events.auroraprize.com/.../2025-aur...
The nomination period for the 2025 #AuroraPrize formally ended on May 8. A total of 868 submissions were received, representing 800 unique candidates serving people in need in 120 countries and territories.
Learn more: bit.ly/3SgjhOr
"It was a blessing for me. It was a message that I must never give up." – Marguerite Barankitse, 2016 #AuroraPrize Laureate
In 2016, Marguerite Barankitse became the first Aurora Prize Laureate, turning recognition into action and helping thousands more. #10YearsOfImpact #Aurora10
2019 #AuroraPrize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi spent decades advocating for Yazidi survivors of war & displacement.
📅 May 7 | 📍 UCLA Luskin Conference Center
🎟️ Be part of the conversation: events.auroraprize.com/event/2025-h... #HRHF2025
Nominate a selfless humanitarian for the 2025 #AuroraPrize and earn an invitation to the 2025 Aurora Prize Ceremony if your candidate gets shortlisted: bit.ly/NominateNowEN #Nominate4Aurora
We’re excited to kick off our 2025 speaker spotlights with Dele Olojede — Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Founder of Africa in the World Festival, and Member of the #AuroraPrize Selection Committee.
📅 May 7 | 📍 UCLA Luskin Conference Center
🎟️ Register now: events.auroraprize.com/event/2025-h...
Meet your humanitarian hero in person! Nominate your candidate for the #AuroraPrize and get a chance to attend the 2025 Ceremony alongside the world’s most inspiring changemakers: bit.ly/NominateNowEN #Nominate4Aurora
#WomenOfCourage: Huda Al-Sarari
Through fearless advocacy, Huda Al-Sarari uncovered a network of secret prisons in #Yemen, exposing illegal detentions and securing justice for countless victims. Her work has given hope to many: auroraluminaries.com/luminaries/huda-al-sarari/ #AuroraPrize #IWD2025
On this day in 2015, a bold vision was unveiled in NYC—the 100 LIVES project, which soon became known as the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Watch how it all began. #AuroraPrize #GratitudeInAction
#WomenOfCourage: Dr. Ashwaq Moharram
Amid conflict in Yemen, Dr. Ashwaq Moharram was one of the last doctors providing critical care to those in need. She risked everything, traveling dangerous roads to deliver life-saving aid։ auroraluminaries.com/luminaries/ashwaq-moharram/ #AuroraPrize #IWD2025
#WomenOfCourage: Sunitha Krishnan
A survivor turned activist, Sunitha Krishnan has dedicated her life to rescuing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking in India. Her work transforms lives, giving survivors hope and dignity: bit.ly/3QMBD8V #AuroraPrize #IWD2025
In Pakistan, 2017 Aurora Humanitarian Syeda Ghulam Fatima has dedicated decades to breaking the chains of bonded labor, freeing thousands, and empowering women with education and skills to reclaim their futures. #WomenOfCourage #AuroraPrize #IWD2025
Help bring recognition to those who dedicate their lives to helping others. Nominate now for the 2025 #AuroraPrize: bit.ly/NominateNowEN #Nominate4Aurora