Two programmes. One commitment.
Two of Aurora's longest-running programmes — connecting communities in Sierra Leone with opportunity through craft, design, and entrepreneurship.
Sweet Salone
Sweet Salone is a collaborative initiative pairing Icelandic designers with Sierra Leonean artisans to create products that honour centuries-old craft traditions — including basket weaving, pottery, tailoring, country cloth weaving, and accessories.
Every piece is designed in genuine partnership. Each artisan's name and story travels with the product — ensuring fair recognition and sustainable income for the makers behind the craft.
Basket weaving · Pottery · Tailoring · Country cloth weaving · Accessories
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Aurora Impact is a startup accelerator, giving early-stage founders mentorship, training, and facilitating access to capital to build lasting businesses.
Each cohort takes founders from idea to market — with expert mentors, peer networks, and structured support at every stage of the journey.
Mentorship · Acceleration · Training
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What we work on
Five areas of focus. Two decades of long-term commitment to the people and communities of Sierra Leone.
Entrepreneurship
Accelerator cohorts, mentorship, and co-working for Sierra Leone's early-stage founders.
Craft & Design
Sierra Leonean-Icelandic co-creation bringing traditional crafts to global markets.
Skills & Pottery
The Lettie Stuart Centre trains potters and creates dignified, lasting employment.
Education
ICT, marketing, and other short course trainings for job ready skills.
Arts & Culture
Projects nurturing Sierra Leonean and Icelandic artistic talent.
Work with us. Learn with us.
Intern with us
Gain hands-on experience supporting Aurora Impact and Sweet Salone. Open to female students and recent graduates across all disciplines.
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Shop the collection
Handcrafted ceramics, baskets, and textiles. Each purchase helps the artisans to build sustainable livelihoods.
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Partner with us
Bring your organisation's expertise and resources to work. We partner with businesses, NGOs, and institutions who share our long-term vision for Sierra Leone.
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