PanARMENIAN.Net - The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced the four finalists for the 2025 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, each selected from over 800 nominations for their exceptional work in some of the world’s most dangerous regions. The winner of the $1 million award will be revealed on November 6 during a ceremony in New York City. Jill Seaman (USA/South Sudan) – A doctor and co-founder of South Sudan Medical Relief, she has delivered lifesaving healthcare to remote Fangak for over 30 years, treating around 40,000 patients annually and combating diseases like visceral leishmaniasis and tuberculosis. “In times of growing hardship and shrinking resources, these individuals remind us that compassion and courage can still lead the way,” said Lord Ara Darzi, Chair of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London. The Aurora Initiative was co-founded by philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan, currently imprisoned in Baku.