Don Divin Niyukuri. --- Founder and CEO.

Founder and CEO

Don Divin Niyukuri

Don Divin Niyukuri is a visionary social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Raise Them Foundation, dedicated to empowering refugee youth through education and mentorship. In 2024, Don was honoured as a Rise Global Winner for his project teaching English to Burundian refugee students, helping them to enroll in high school and universities, demonstrating his commitment to breaking down language barriers and refugee education gaps. He is also a recipient of the Mastercard Foundation FAST Fund award, recognizing his leadership in sustainable enterprise and youth development. Academically, Don is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurial Leadership at the African Leadership University and is a candidate for Psychology and Brain Science at George Washington University—equipping him with the strategic, scientific, and empathetic skills to drive RTF’s mission forward.