by Sigurður Sigurðsson | Jan 21, 2022
Aurora Foundation strives to create a social impact for people and societies in Sierra Leone. In the past two years we have focused on the start-up and entrepreneurial scene in the country, most notably with Aurora Impact but there are more initiatives on the rise....
by Suzanne Regterschot | Nov 7, 2020
Aurora Impact provides startups with a nurturing environment to grow and succeed. Entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, resources, networking opportunities, and expert guidance. The programme emphasizes on personalized support, recognizing that each business...
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 | Sep 16, 2020
The Hero’s Journey to the Third Pole – A Bipolar Musical Documentary With Elephants In Nepal, just as in Iceland, there is great prejudice towards mental illness, and the shame to carry such illness has resulted in a way to many deaths. Mentally ill people avoid...
