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
Conteh Industries featured on Saidu Paul Show
In a recent interview on the Saidu Paul Show on AYV, Bai Conteh — founder of Brook Clean Soap and one of our standout Startup Accelerator participants — shared his inspiring journey of resilience, innovation, and impact. While...
From Intern to Staff: Abigail Conteh’s Journey at Aurora Foundation
Aurora Foundation is pleased to share the story of Abigail Conteh, who has recently started a new role as Junior Communications Officer. Her journey from intern to staff member reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting young professionals and building long-term...
Sweet Salone – Impact Assessment 2024
We are excited to present the impact assessment of Sweet Salone for the year 2024. This year marks a continued step forward in our mission to empower local artisans and foster sustainable design practices in Sierra Leone. Sweet Salone experienced two key areas of...
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
