THE TEMPLETON PRIZE
The Templeton Prize honors individuals whose exemplary achievements advance Sir John Templeton’s philanthropic vision: harnessing the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it.
Dr. Gobodo-Madikizela
Dr. Gobodo-Madikizela is a professor and South African National Research Foundation’s Chair in Violent Histories and Transgenerational Trauma and the Director of the Centre for the Study of the Afterlife of Violence and the Reparative Quest at Stellenbosch University. Her insights into the mechanisms of trauma and forgiveness in post-apartheid South Africa have created a globally-recognized model for social healing in the aftermath of conflict, a model she calls “the reparative quest.”
Edna Adan Ismail
Edna, a nurse-midwife, hospital founder, and healthcare advocate, has tirelessly worked to transform healthcare in Somaliland and beyond. Her unwavering commitment to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and improving access to medical education serves as an inspiration to us all.
Frank Wilczek
The Templeton Prize recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, and Frank's explorations into the depths of physical theory illuminate the beauty and complexity of the universe, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and philosophical inquiry.