“There is generosity behind the structure of the prize. It’s not you just taking $1 million and saying, “Thank you, I’m going out to Provence. I found a small farm there,” but it is money being given to you to give to others whose work you value. I think that’s extraordinarily powerful.”

Dele Olojede, Aurora Prize Selection Committee member, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner, reflects on the impact of Aurora, which for the past 10 years has empowered humanitarians to uplift others, ensuring those making a difference can continue their life-saving work.