by Biruk Markos | Dec 3, 2024 | pop up, Sweet Salone
On Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 PM, the Aurora Foundation’s pop-up market opened. There, you can find beautiful, handcrafted design products created by artisans in Sierra Leone and designed by Icelandic designers. At the same time, a photography exhibition by...
by Biruk Markos | Nov 13, 2024 | Sweet Salone
On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support and empower local artisans in Sierra Leone. This event brought together a vibrant group of...
by Biruk Markos | Jun 25, 2024 | Sweet Salone
We are thrilled to announce that Sweet Salone has acquired a significant grant from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland. This funding will support our key initiative, Sweet Salone, dedicated to empowering artisans in Sierra Leone. Sweet Salone connects...
by Biruk Markos | Mar 22, 2024 | Pottery School, Sweet Salone
We are delighted to share the resounding success of the recent Pottery School Exhibition held at Lettie Stuart Pottery in Waterloo on March 14th. The event, hosted by Aurora Foundation, was a vibrant celebration of the remarkable progress achieved by the students of...
by Biruk Markos | Feb 12, 2024 | Sweet Salone
We are excited to present the impact assessment of Sweet Salone for the year 2023. This year has witnessed significant strides in our mission to empower local artisans and foster sustainable practices in Sierra Leone. Sweet Salone experienced two primary areas of...
by Biruk Markos | Feb 8, 2024 | Aurora Impact, Sweet Salone
Greetings Aurora Family, We are thrilled to share the incredible moments from our 2024 Aurora Foundation retreat, held at the breathtaking Lux Villa compound. On February 2, the entire Aurora team, including our dedicated members from Iceland, gathered for a day of...
