by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 29, 2022 | Aurora Impact, Pre-Accelerator programme, Uncategorized
The Sew Lovely Online Boutique, a registered fashion brand in Sierra Leone, held a grand event to launch their online boutique at The Cabenda Hotel in Freetown on the 25th of November 2022. The founder, Fatima Sesay, is one of the first entrepreneurs that attended...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
GGEM is a Sierra Leonean microfinance institution that Aurora Foundation has been supporting since 2014. GGEM stands for Grassroots Gender Empowerment Movement. We got to meet some of GGEM successful clients and now we share their stories. Meet Miss Mariatu Sesay!...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 24, 2022 | Pottery School, Uncategorized
Last weekend we held our long awaited pop-up market at the Aurora Foundation Office in Freetown! The market exceeded all our expectations, we are extremely happy with the participation and joy that reigned throughout the weekend. We are also very much looking forward...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 15, 2022 | Aurora Music, Kraumur, Kraumur Music Awards, Uncategorized
Kraumur music fund was established in 2008 Aurora Foundation in support of Icelandic music and artists – with special attention given to new and emerging talent. The fund operates on both local and on international level, cooperates with various bodies within...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our purpose is to empower, develop and connect using creativity and development whilst honoring traditions and culture across continents. It sounds complicated but we see it in practice every single day. It requires great work, and we are constantly re-evaluating our...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
For the past 3 days, 50 young Sierra Leoneans eager to develop their businesses, skills and mindset filled the Aurora office with their nourishing and inspiring presence. The discussions were lively and the participants were happy, despite long days and receiving a...