by Suzanne Regterschot | mar 4, 2020
The employment situation in Sierra Leone is immensely challenging, especially for young people, with an estimated 70% of youth being underemployed. At the same time, one of the smallest sectors in Sierra Leone, where only a few job opportunities exist, is the private...
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...
by Suzanne Regterschot | júl 29, 2019
As Aurora’s office was designed to inspire, the space will also be used for other purposes that enhance the capacity building for Sierra Leoneans. Besides recurring ICT training and the Pre-Accelerator programme, additional courses will take place to boost capacity...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | sep 26, 2018
There is a thriving music industry in Sierra Leone, but in many cases, it is still in its infancy. The talent is there for sure, but the opportunities to perform, get exposed, and collaborate are few and far between. The radio stations are by far the most significant...
by Halldora Þorlaksdottir | mar 5, 2018
Heimavistarskólinn í Magbenteh, sem er staðsettur í Bombali héraði Sierra Leone, var stofnsettur árið 2016 af svissneska þróunarsjóðnum Swiss-Sierra Leone Development Foundation (SSLDF). Nemendur skólans eru börn úr fátækustu þorpum svæðisins, sem mörg hver urðu...
