Celebrating 20 years of Excellence in Humanitarian Aid

Aravind joined past winners in New York on October 4th to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize. The Hilton Laureates have diverse missions – securing land rights for poor farmers, curing cleft palates, supporting people with disabilities. What all share in common is a dedication to alleviating human suffering.

Aravind Eye Care System received the Hilton Humanitarian Prize in 2010 in recognition for our high-quality, efficient, patient-centric eye care. Winning the Hilton Humanitarian Prize affirmed Aravind’s model of sustainable eye care – and raised visibility throughout the worlds of international healthcare and social enterprise. The relationship with the Hilton Foundation continues today, as Aravind takes its model to sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year grant to set up five eye hospitals.