AmfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) presented its Philanthropic Leadership Award to Natasha Poonawalla in London, recognising her exceptional commitment to advancing global health through compassion, innovation, and access.
Accepting the honour at amfAR’s inaugural London event, Natasha reflected on the organisation’s long-standing relationship with her family and their shared mission to advance global health. Speaking about this enduring association and collective
purpose, she said: “We are proud to support amfAR’s inaugural event in London — an organisation our family has been closely associated with since 2010.
In 2013, our family had the honour of bringing amfAR to India (insert Getty image of CSP and Sharon Stone), furthering our shared commitment to advancing global health initiatives. I am deeply humbled to receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award — an honour I wholeheartedly share with my family, both at home and at work, and with the exceptional teams who work tirelessly to make this vision possible. Their unwavering dedication and shared commitment continue to drive our collective impact in advancing access to healthcare and social progress. We extend our sincere gratitude to amfAR for recognising our efforts — and for acknowledging the dedication and commitment of our invaluable colleagues, collaborators, and supporters who continue to champion this cause alongside us.
Through continued collaboration with organisations dedicated to medical research and innovation, we remain focused on developing sustainable solutions that enhance access to quality healthcare — not only for individuals affected by HIV and AIDS, but also for those living with other immuno compromised conditions. Our goal is to ensure that life-saving treatments and technologies are available at accessible and affordable price points for communities worldwide.”
The AmfAR Philanthropic Leadership Award honours individuals whose generosity, vision, and influence have transformed the landscape of global health. It recognises those who combine compassion with action, driving access, equality, and innovation.
In presenting this award, AmfAR highlighted Natasha Poonawalla’s leadership in bridging discovery and delivery — translating scientific progress into real-world solutions for millions of people around the world.
Natasha Poonawalla is Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India and Chairperson of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation. A philanthropist, business leader, and advocate for global health equity, she has dedicated her career to ensuring that life- saving innovations reach those most in need. Her work focuses on healthcare accessibility, education, and public sanitation, combining efficiency with empathy. A believer in cross-sector collaboration, she continues to build bridges between science, philanthropy, and social progress. “It’s a profound honour to receive this recognition from AmfAR — an organisation whose work I’ve admired for years. Breakthroughs without access are half a promise; my pledge is to help turn discovery into delivery.” — Natasha Poonawalla
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