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
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Inspirational ICT Talk at Aurora House – A Journey of Empowerment and Resilience
On November 26, 2024, the Aurora Foundation had the honor of hosting an inspiring and thought-provoking session at the Aurora House on Fraser Street, Freetown. The event brought together two remarkable speakers who shared their journeys in the Information and...
First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House:
On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support and empower local artisans in Sierra Leone. This event brought together a vibrant group of...
Inkundula Festival: A Celebration of Sierra Leone’s Creative Spirit
Aurora Foundation is proud to have sponsored the inaugural Inkundula Festival, a vibrant three-day celebration of Sierra Leone’s dynamic arts and culture scene. The festival began on the evening of October 31st at the Aurora House, where the atmosphere was alive with...
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