Emily joined SHINE for one outreach — and stayed to build a movement. What began as an act of service became a story of connection, purpose, and community. Through volunteering, she discovered that lifting others is one of the surest ways to shine.
Emily joined SHINE for one outreach — and stayed to build a movement. What began as an act of service became a story of connection, purpose, and community. Through volunteering, she discovered that lifting others is one of the surest ways to shine.
In a sunlit courtyard in Bariga, 200 children lined up to be measured for new uniforms. For many, it was the first time they would wear a complete set to school. That day, we didn’t just fit clothes — we restored confidence, dignity, and the joy of belonging.
Welcome to the SHINE Foundation BlogBy Adeyemi P. Awomodu, Founder I was seven years old when my parents made a choice that would change my life forever. As the second of five children in a low-income family in Bariga, Lagos, I was the only sibling chosen to receive an education. Not because I was the brightest, or the most hardworking,…