by Biruk Markos | Dec 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
In 2023, the Aurora Foundation made significant strides. The year saw the launch of the impactful Sweet Salone Webshop in Europe, enhancing the global reach of Sierra Leonean artisan products. A critical partnership with UNDP marked the start of the Growth Accelerator...
by Biruk Markos | Dec 19, 2023 | Pottery School, Sweet Salone
We are excited to launch the second 18-month pottery school program in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, aimed at nurturing young creative talents. Throughout Aurora’s engagement with the Lettie Stuart Pottery center over the past years, we have been supporting them in ways to...
by Biruk Markos | Dec 18, 2023 | Funded Projects and Donations
We are thrilled to bring you the latest news from the Aurora Foundation, highlighting the resounding success of the “Reunion Freetown Contemporary Art Exhibition.” It is an honor to share the experiences and achievements of this spectacular event, which...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Kraumur Music Awards took place last night at Kex, this is the sixteenth year in a row that the Kraumur Music Awards take place! This time it was Apex Anima, Elín Hall, Eva808, Neonme, Spacestation and ex.girls who received the award. We wholeheartedly...
by Gudbjorg Lara Masdottir | Dec 13, 2023 | Sweet Salone, Uncategorized
Introducing the Farmers Market Basket in Iceland Yesterday, we proudly launched the Farmers Market Basket in the Farmers Market Iceland Store in Iceland. Earlier this year, the founders and designers of Farmers Market Iceland visited our artisans in Sierra Leone. They...
