by Suzanne Regterschot | Nov 7, 2020
The employment situation in Sierra Leone is immensely challenging, especially for young people, with an estimated 70% of youth being underemployed. At the same time, one of the smallest sectors in Sierra Leone, where only a few job opportunities exist, is the private...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 2, 2020
Sierra Leone, like many other African countries, boasts a rich craft making tradition including woodcarving, textiles, basket weaving, and pottery. Tailoring and fashion design are also thriving. However, actual design in Sierra Leone is nevertheless very much in its...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 1, 2020
The employment situation in Sierra Leone is immensely challenging, especially for young people, with an estimated 70% of Youth being underemployed. In addition, there is a huge skill gap in young people and a real lack of practical training in various disciplines....
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Mar 1, 2020
It was brought to Aurora´s attention some years ago that Akureyri Hospital, the largest hospital outside of the capital Reykjavik in Iceland, were upgrading its hospital beds, and had some beds it wanted to give to charity. At the time Aurora had increased its focus...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Jul 29, 2019
As Aurora’s office was designed to inspire, the space will also be used for other purposes that enhance the capacity building for Sierra Leoneans. Besides recurring ICT training and the Pre-Accelerator programme, additional courses will take place to boost capacity...
