Our People - LEAD for Burundi

Our People

Team
Board
Ambassadors
Founder & Executive Director

Jean Claude Niyomugabo

Education reform advocate with 15 years of experience developing teacher training programs across East Africa.

Program Director

Amina Uwimana

Leads our teacher placement and support initiatives, specializing in rural education development.

Training Coordinator

Pascal Ndayishimiye

Designs and implements our intensive teacher training curriculum with focus on leadership development.

Board Chair

Dr. Marie Kanyana

Professor of Education at University of Burundi with expertise in curriculum development and policy reform.

Treasurer

Samuel Niyonkuru

Financial strategist with extensive experience in nonprofit management and sustainable development.

Global Ambassador

Grace Iribagiza

International advocate for education equity, representing LFB at global forums and donor engagements.

Alumni Ambassador

Eric Manirakiza

Former LFB fellow now leading community education initiatives while mentoring current participants.

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LEAD for Burundi: Education Reimagined

We break systemic barriers, empower educators, and unite communities to create quality learning pathways for every child. Embracing teaching as collective leadership, we nurture students as the promise of Burundi’s brighter future—unlocking potential through culturally relevant, data-driven education that drives sustainable progress nationwide.

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