The Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism is a prize given to people who made exemplary contributions to humanity and the environment. The goal of the prize is to advance the cause of humanitarianism. The prize was established in 1986 by Albert Toepfer, an international grain merchant from Hamburg, Germany.[1] Previously given under the auspices of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in New York and administered by Johns Hopkins University, it is named after noted humanitarian and physician Albert Schweitzer and is now administered by The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.[2]

Recipients

Recipients include:

Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism:

References

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  12. ^ "Professor Emeritus H. Jack Geiger Receives Schweitzer Prize". The City College of New York. July 20, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
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