Aurora will be represented in a session titled “Innovating in a Time of Crisis,” a segment focused on the exacerbating factors on vulnerable populations around the globe and new ideas and solutions to address these critical issues. The panel will feature Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation and member of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee; Armine Afeyan, Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative; and Dr. Iftikher Mahmood, Founder of HOPE Foundation for Women & Children of Bangladesh.

“Our participation in the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting allows us to join forces with some of the world’s most prominent leaders and changemakers who are dedicated to tackling the most pressing challenges of our time,” said Armine Afeyan, CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. “Through shared dialogue and purposeful action, we aim to highlight those who represent humanity’s best—people who courageously step up to save others and drive change in their communities and beyond.”

Founded by President Bill Clinton in 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative is a community of doers representing a broad cross section of society and dedicated to the idea that we can accomplish more together than we can apart. Through CGI’s unique model, more than 10,000 organizations have launched more than 4,000 Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable projects and programs – that are making a difference in the lives of more than 500 million people in 180 countries.

"The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative shines a light on the humanitarian leaders making a difference in communities around the world," said Greg Milne, CEO of the Clinton Global Initiative. "We are privileged to have Aurora again at CGI this year and look forward to their insights into how we can drive progress on our greatest global challenges."

In addition to participating at CGI, Aurora will also host an Aurora Dialogues panel discussion titled “Addressing Humanitarian Needs: From Global Strategies to Local Action.” In recognition of the International Day of Peace, this event will be held on the sidelines of the 79th high-level convening of the UN General Assembly in New York City, a time when global leaders converge to address pressing international issues.