On the lookout for new start-ups!

30.09.21

We are very excited to announce that applications for our next Cohort have opened! Over the past months, we have gathered feedback from both current as well as previous cohorts, and made some changes to the programme. Something that has changed, is that as of Cohort 4, sessions will be held every other Wednesday. As usual, sessions will be held at Aurora Foundation’s office in Lumley, Freetown.

We welcome everyone to apply digitally (click here!), or by filling out a physical copy, which can be picked up at Aurora Foundation’s office, located at 186 Wilkinson Road, Lumley, Freetown.

Sweet Salone at Maison & Objet Paris 2026

Sweet Salone at Maison & Objet Paris 2026

We kicked off 2026 with excitement, gratitude, and pride as Sweet Salone returned to Paris for our third showcase at the Maison & Objet Exhibition.From January 15th to 19th, 2026, we had the honor of once again presenting our unique collaboration of Sierra Leonean...

Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre Acquires Electric Potters Wheel

Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre Acquires Electric Potters Wheel

Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre in Sierra Leone has recently acquired their first brand-new electric potters wheel. The centre, which has been operating using manual kickwheels since their inception, purchased the wheel using funds earned from their own pottery sales....

Aurora Foundation Celebrates Staff Scholars in Iceland

Aurora Foundation Celebrates Staff Scholars in Iceland

We are proud to announce that Fatmata Barrie and Hasatu Bah have begun an exciting journey at the University of Iceland as part of the GRO GEST postgraduate program, sponsored by the Government of Iceland. Over the next five months, they will explore gender equality...