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Opening of Aurora Foundation’s Sweet Salone Shop in Reykjavík for Christmas Market
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Opening of Aurora Foundation’s Sweet Salone Shop in Reykjavík for Christmas Market

On Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 PM, the Aurora Foundation’s pop-up market opened. There, you can find beautiful, handcrafted design products created…

3 Dec 20242 min
First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House:
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First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House:

On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing ef…

13 Nov 20242 min
First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House
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First Artisan Meet-Up at Aurora House

On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing ef…

13 Nov 20242 min
Aurora Foundation's Sweet Salone Project Gets Grant from Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Aurora Foundation's Sweet Salone Project Gets Grant from Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs

We are thrilled to announce that Sweet Salone has acquired a significant grant from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland.

25 Jun 20241 min
Sweet Salone: Our Sixth Container Departs for Europe
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Sweet Salone: Our Sixth Container Departs for Europe

We are thrilled to announce the departure of our sixth container to Europe, filled with Sweet Salone handmade items. This shipment marks a significant milest…

10 May 20242 min
Lettie Stuart Pottery School Exhibition
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Lettie Stuart Pottery School Exhibition

We are delighted to share the resounding success of the recent Pottery School Exhibition held at Lettie Stuart Pottery in Waterloo on March 14th.

22 Mar 20242 min
Sweet Salone Impact Assessment 2023
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Sweet Salone Impact Assessment 2023

We are excited to present the impact assessment of Sweet Salone for the year 2023. This year has witnessed significant strides in our mission to empower loca…

12 Feb 20242 min
Lettie Stuart Pottery 3 day workshop LHI visitors
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Lettie Stuart Pottery 3 day workshop LHI visitors

Warm greetings from the Aurora Foundation, where the spirit of collaboration continues to blossom! We are delighted to share the exciting journey of our este…

25 Jan 20242 min
Lumely market arts and crafts workshop with LHI Visitors
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Lumely market arts and crafts workshop with LHI Visitors

Greetings from Sierra Leone’s cultural hub! We are thrilled to share a transformative day at Lumley Arts and Crafts Market, on the morning of January 1…

18 Jan 20242 min
Brama town workshop with LHI visitors
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Brama town workshop with LHI visitors

The visitors from Listahaskoli Islands dove headfirst into the rich cultural tapestry of Sierra Leone, immersing themselves in our community and fostering a…

16 Jan 20242 min
Launch of our second 18-month pottery school program
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Launch of our second 18-month pottery school program

We are excited to launch the second 18-month pottery school program in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, aimed at nurturing young creative talents.

19 Dec 20232 min
Sweet Salone in Collaboration with Farmers Market Iceland!
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Sweet Salone in Collaboration with Farmers Market Iceland!

Introducing the Farmers Market Basket in Iceland Yesterday, we proudly launched the Farmers Market Basket in the Farmers Market Iceland Store in Iceland.

13 Dec 20231 min