development
Development comes with initiatives that eliminate hindrances to people’s choices and opportunities to realise their humanity and individual talents
development & culture
Development comes with initiatives that eliminate hindrances to people’s choices and opportunities to realise their humanity and individual talents
Culture is the richest manifestation of human liberty. The cultivation of human capacities brings meaning and hope where deprivation hampers development
culture
Culture is the richest manifestation of human liberty. The cultivation of human capacities brings meaning and hope where deprivation hampers development
news
The Journey of Margret Yankin Mansaray
We are thrilled to highlight the inspiring journey of Margret...
Aurora Foundation Celebrates Grand Opening of The Aurora House
On February 5, 2025, Aurora Foundation marked a monumental milestone with the grand opening of its new office and shop, The Aurora House, located at 35 Fraser Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone. This event, attended by esteemed government officials, UN agencies, nonprofit...
Aurora Foundation Annual Staff Meeting – A Reflection and a Look Ahead
On January 23rd, the Aurora Foundation celebrated a significant milestone: our 18th anniversary. This moment not only marked our growth as an organization but also provided a chance to reflect on the journey that has brought us here. To commemorate this occasion, we...
daughter funds
Design and music are among the strongest tools we have to express our feelings and emotions, our political views and culture. As the creative process emanates from the deepest part of a person’s soul, these art forms have an impact on people from all cultures throughout the world.
Aurora’s daughter funds, Kraumur Music Fund and Aurora Design Fund, were founded with this in mind. These funds have supported numerous young designers and musicians to make their debuts or to continue newly established carriers, thus making a visible impact on the music and design scene in Iceland.
Read more about the funds on their websites.
Aurora’s core values
- Courage
- Creativity
- Positivity
- Integrity
vision
We believe in the free and creative spirit of the mind
Our vision is to nurture and cultivate this spirit in order to improve and enrich people’s lives
mission
We aim to be a dynamic catalyst in development and culture, by executing projects that provide a robust and permanent boost to communities
Development is about transforming the lives of people,
not just transforming economies
