“The most beautiful thing in Aurora concept is that you are not giving the Prize to the heads of states, or ministers, or powerful people. You just search all over the world for those people who are doing some work to help others and have the impact.”

Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate, Yazidi activist, and Co-Founder of the Air Bridge Iraq, shares his thoughts on the power of recognition and the profound impact it can have. Mr. Dinnayi also reflects on how the support he received from Aurora has helped him amplify his work with survivors of the Iraq war.