by Suzanne Regterschot | Nov 7, 2020
Aurora Impact provides startups with a nurturing environment to grow and succeed. Entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, resources, networking opportunities, and expert guidance. The programme emphasizes on personalized support, recognizing that each business...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 2, 2020
Sierra Leone, like many other African countries, boasts a rich craft making tradition including woodcarving, textiles, basket weaving, and pottery. Tailoring and fashion design are also thriving. However, actual design in Sierra Leone is nevertheless very much in its...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 1, 2020
The employment situation in Sierra Leone is immensely challenging, especially for young people, with an estimated 70% of Youth being underemployed. In addition, there is a huge skill gap in young people and a real lack of practical training in various disciplines....
by Biruk Markos | May 27, 2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused social and economic disruption around our globe. As well as other countries, Sierra Leone has also taken measurements to minimize spreading of the disease. Besides the preventive measures, such as washing hands regularly,...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Mar 1, 2020
It was brought to Aurora´s attention some years ago that Akureyri Hospital, the largest hospital outside of the capital Reykjavik in Iceland, were upgrading its hospital beds, and had some beds it wanted to give to charity. At the time Aurora had increased its focus...
