Our Team
Justin Mugabo
With a strong belief that education is the key to transformation, Justin Mugabo founded Shine Again Initiative to restore hope and create opportunities for vulnerable children and families. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Education, he has been dedicated to education and community service since 2016.
He currently serves as the Lead English Teacher at Cricket Builds Hope, where he inspires children through education and sports while strengthening partnerships that promote empowerment.
A passionate educator and volunteer, Justin strives to design innovative solutions for the challenges affecting families and young learners. Outside his professional commitments, he enjoys cricket, football, long-distance running, drawing, and music, believing that creativity and sports nurture discipline and growth.
Akimana Alivera
Finance Manager
Akimana Alivera studied Accounting at AUCA University. She is passionate about serving children and believes that supporting them today is investing in a sustainable future. With a strong focus on transparency and accountability in the community, she is committed to driving positive change. As she often says: “We do it now for tomorrow.”
Niyonizeye Solange
Co-Founder & Educational Development Manager
Solange has been passionate about supporting children from a very young age. In primary school, she began bringing street children to her mother’s home, earning the affectionate title of “Mother” from many. She studied Economics and Entrepreneurship in Education and has experience teaching Science at G.S. Gahanga 1 and working with Cricket Builds Hope. Driven by her love for children, she adopted two children living in difficult circumstances.
Solange met Justin, her high school classmate, through the Youth Ambassador Club, where they supported children from underprivileged families by collecting school materials from the community. Their shared dedication to children became the foundation for founding Shine Again Initiative. Solange enjoys spending time with children, offering guidance in tough situations, and seeking opportunities to support her community. Her dream is to establish a school that supports children with special cases.