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DR. TOM CATENA - 2017 AURORA PRIZE LAUREATE
The prestigious Aurora Prize honors Dr. Tom Catena “for rekindling faith in humanity”.
Nicholas Kristof: These Are Stories That Still Touch Me
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof travels around the U.S. and the world, shedding light on crises and unsung heroes. After 35 years at the Times, he compiled some of the work that is still particularly meaningful to him. Amid touching stories of...
Tom Catena in Fresno, CA for Aurora Prize Tour
In addition to caring for the people of the Nuba Mountains, this year, as the Aurora Prize Initiative Chair, Dr. Tom has been traveling and speaking about the Mother of Mercy Hospital and the Aurora Prize, conveying what the prize meant to him, and...
Tom Catena to Speak at the 2019 World Health Summit in Berlin, Oct 27-29
Dr. Tom Catena, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Chair and 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate, will participate as speaker at the 2019 World Health Summit to take place on October 27 to 29, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Catena will join leading healthcare experts and...
The Heart of Nuba on Voice of America
The Voice of America has included three excellent segments on The Heart of Nuba in their international coverage in late October and November. Voice of America provides trusted and objective news and information in 45 languages to a measured weekly audience...
UN Dispatch: Tom Catena is a Hero Doctor of Sudan’s Nuba Mountains (Podcast)
Mark Leon Goldberg interviews Dr. Tom in Yerevan, Armenia where he was on hand to participate in events around the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. Goldberg says "This is a powerful conversation with a true humanitarian who has saved countless lives in...
The Heart of Nuba on NPR’s Film Week
“…praiseworthy, almost Nobel Prize praiseworthy.”
LA Times Reviews The Heart of Nuba
“gripping, inspiring documentary.”
Nightline Interviews Kenneth A. Carlson
What it’s like being the only doctor in war-torn Sudan’s Nuba Mountains
Catholic New York
‘Heart of Nuba’ Tells of Catholic Doctor’s Service and Selflessness
HAPPENING IN SUDAN
Sudanese rebels and government enter final phase of talks
The Sudanese government and a coalition of rebel groups on Thursday entered into a final phase of peace talks, which will centre on the creation of a unified Sudanese army. Mediators described the discussions as the "most important" component of the Sudan peace...
The Kind of Day We Have All Been Waiting For
Ryan Boyette has dedicated his life to reporting on and providing assistance to the people of the Nuba mountains. He recently shared an event on his Facebook page that marked a moment in history for the people of Nuba: "A historic day in #Sudan . This...
Al-Bashir May Be Extradited to International Criminal Court
If you have been following the news on Sudan, you may know of an exciting recent development -- a member of Sudan's ruling council stated recently that the council had reached an agreement “to hand over those facing arrest from the International Criminal...
Sudan Government and Opposition Sign Political Roadmap, Includes Humanitarian Corridor in Nuba Mountains
Sudan has agreed to open humanitarian access to war-torn areas of the country for the first time in eight years as part of a new roadmap enabling suspended peace talks to resume, a rebel leader said on Monday. “We are expecting that the humanitarian...
FILM UPDATES
The Heart of Nuba Awarded at Cinema for Peace in Berlin
On Februrary 11 The Heart of Nuba was honored with the Most Valuable Documentary Award at Cinema for Peace in Berlin on February 11. Katrina Carlson performed the film’s song “Bloom” for the audience. As an extra blessing, Dr. Tom was able to join us and...
The Heart of Nuba on Voice of America
The Voice of America has included three excellent segments on The Heart of Nuba in their international coverage in late October and November. Voice of America provides trusted and objective news and information in 45 languages to a measured weekly audience...
Video from Los Angeles Premiere of The Heart of Nuba
From our partners for the Los Angeles premiere, The Africa Channel.
The Heart of Nuba Opens in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Heart of Nuba opened in Scottsdale, AZ tonight at the Harkins Shea 14 Theater. Director/Producer Kenneth A. Carlson held a Q&A with the audience following the screening.
MEET TOM CETENA
Aurora Foundation Launches New Global Initiative
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has launched its new program, the Aurora Community, to actively support the program members by connecting them with each other in accordance with their area of intervention, encouraging them to exchange their knowledge, and promoting...
The Catena Family Expands!
We could not be more delighted to share some recent photos from Dr. Tom of his and Nasima's new family member! This year the adoption of their son, Francis Gene, was finalized, bringing a much-earned source of love and joy into the Catena tukal (household). There is...
An Update from Dr. Tom
The situation here in Nuba has been pretty stable for the past year. The Transitional government in Khartoum and the SPLA-N rebels have met recently for peace talks but were unable to reach any conclusions. The SPLA-N is demanding that Sudan have a secular (not...
Dr. Tom records COVID-19 video message from Sudan for health workers in hometown
Despite having no cell phone service and limited bandwidth available in the Nuba Mountains region of Sudan, Amsterdam native Dr. Tom Catena recorded a video message of solidarity to honor health workers in his home town of Amsterdam, NY during the COVID-19 crisis and...