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
Celebrating World Artisan Day – Honouring Craftsmanship and Community
Today, on World Artisan Day, we at Aurora Foundation proudly celebrate the talented artisans behind Sweet Salone—a brand that represents the heart of Sierra Leonean creativity and craftsmanship. Since 2017, Sweet Salone has been a bridge between international...
Opportunity Salone’s Pitch Event & Exhibition: Celebrating the Rise of Young Entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone
Just a few years ago, entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone seemed like a distant dream for many. Today, in 2025, it’s a growing reality—thanks to the powerful support of the European Union and the Opportunity Salone programme,...
Canva Training: A Week of Design, Discovery, and Dedication
From the 7th to the 11th of April, the Aurora House in Freetown came alive with energy, curiosity, and creativity as we hosted a one-week intensive training in Canva—a leading design platform empowering visual storytellers across the world. The training, facilitated...
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
