The Albert Schweitzer
Awards for Humanitarianism

Albert Schweitzer

The Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism was established in 1986 to promote humanitarianism by recognizing individuals who have contributed to humanity and the environment. Established by Albert Toepfer, the Prize is given by John Hopkins University under the auspices of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in New York. In 1989 the Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism was also established. Some of the recipients of these prizes are whown here. For a complete list: www.schweitzerfellowship.org/features/who/award.aspx

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Jimmy Carter (1987)	Norman Cousins (1990)	Marian Wright Edleman (1988)
Everett C. Koop (1991)	Sargent Shriver	Ted Turner
Desmond Tutu (1986)

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