Aurora Foundation is very excited about its new project, building a bridge between designers and crafts makers in Iceland and Sierra Leone. It has been an absolute joy to see our partners collaborate, discuss, take on new challenges and create something new.
Our Icelandic partners are Kron by Kron Kron and As We Grow and in Sierra Leone we work with over ten talented designers and crafts makers with huge potential and strong work ethic.
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...
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,...
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...