About Us
Established in May 2012, Shine On International Trust is a registered non-profit, highly ethical and people-oriented organisation that was created to seek and advance social justice for the disabled and deprived communities, and to assist their transition through learning, skills enhancement and resource provision.
At Shine On International Trust we deal with multi-dimensional and multi-faceted social and economic issues that affect the entire rank and file of people with disabilities.
We actively seek to foster the economic and social inclusion of many disabled community groups, which have hitherto remained disadvantaged and marginalised, through facilitation and the provision of sustainable socio-economic projects and undertakings. Central to our objectives is the goal of capacity building in order to empower people with disabilities by putting them on a pedestal of achieving their full potential and by facilitating real and visible, sustained personal growth and development. The aim is to eliminate the natural inclination to dependency on government grants (which are elusive by the way) and encouraging self-sustenance through positive personal vocational engagement in order to tackle issues confronting them in all dimensions and spheres of their lives.
Our deliberate focus on capacity building naturally stems from the generally held economic fact that the socio-economic uplifting of marginalised and disadvantaged groups within a society is imperative for a complete & overall national development and for the general good of the country.
Shine On International Trust also actively supports sporting programmes for people with disabilities and readily provides information on HIV/AIDS, as well as publicly advocating for equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Our role in consultancy services extends to corporate bodies in persuading them to produce consumer goods that are ‘disability-sensitive,’ or ‘disability-friendly,’ like, for instance, products that are deliberately packaged for easy identification and recognition by the blind just by mere touch. It is also our considered view that even in commercial settings where institutions render services to the public, the front people disseminating information and rendering such services be trained to be disability-sensitive when serving and helping people with disabilities.
We have increasingly become a beacon of hope to many people through our structured counselling service provision, which has seen us facilitating successful remedial intervention in many dire situations. It is most gratifying to be part of a solution that lasts, and to see people getting back on their feet after resolving conflict, obstacles and impediments. To this end it is worth noting that we have internalised the broad counselling values of confidentiality, privacy, dignity, respect, sensitivity, being non-judgmental and not being condescending.
Further, at Shine On International Trust we attempt to ably manage complex situations in communities by offering relevant simple interventionist strategies and personal solutions. Thus far, our record and footprint has been that of selflessness and utmost dedication towards the uplifting of the disadvantaged. We want to be part of the solution and to see our contribution translate into tangible benefits for the beneficiaries – a real transformation of lives for the better! We want to equip them in ways that make them excel and go above and beyond the call of duty in their careers and spheres of engagements!
The founders
Tafadzwa Nyamuzihwa is a visionary founder, disability advocate, entrepreneur, and inspirational leader whose life journey is marked by resilience and determination. Growing up in an orphanage and later losing his sight at the age of 25 profoundly transformed his life. What could have been a devastating setback became the foundation for his purpose-driven leadership and commitment to creating opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Despite the challenges of blindness, Tafadzwa rose to the global stage as a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, leadership, and social change. His dedication and impact earned him the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, a United States government exchange programme under the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Through this programme, he studied Business and Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University in Illinois, USA, where he also had the honour of meeting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Tafadzwa's innovative spirit has been recognised internationally. In 2021, he received the Lighthouse Award for innovation by a blind person. He also founded Galaxy Radio, an online radio station broadcasting from Germany, using media as a platform to inspire, inform, and empower communities.
Known for his leadership, resilience, and solution-driven mindset, Tafadzwa is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities can fully access opportunities, participate in society, and achieve their potential. Through his work and advocacy, he continues to champion inclusion, empowerment, and equal access for all.
Tina Shanduka is a Zimbabwean disability-rights advocate and Co-Founder of Shine on Africa. Her activism journey began in 2014 after she lost her sight due to uveitis. At the time, she was running her own business, but as her vision deteriorated, she was forced to step back and rebuild her life. What began as a profound personal loss became a turning point: Tina chose to redirect her energy towards education and public service, grounded in her conviction that her life still held purpose.
In 2016, she enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe and graduated in 2019 with a BSc Honours in Political Science. During her studies, she stepped into disability advocacy, representing women with disabilities in public forums and pushing for equality, inclusion, and the rights of women and girls with disabilities. In 2018, she contributed to national efforts urging political parties to include persons with disabilities (PWDs) in party politics—work that deepened her commitment to ensuring that disabled voices are not only heard but meaningfully included in decision-making spaces.
From 2019 to 2021, Tina worked with the MDC Alliance, focusing on policy research, disability coordination, and mobilisation. She completed an MSc in Politics and International Relations in 2022 and later appeared on 3KTV in a programme dedicated to bridging the disability gap. In 2023, she was featured in the African Evidence Network magazine for championing disability inclusion, and she continued community-based initiatives such as sourcing and donating white mobility canes to blind people.
Tina is currently an Erasmus Mundus Scholar pursuing an MA in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP, CEU/York Track, 2025–2027) at Central European University. Across her academic, advocacy, and professional work, her focus remains constant: advancing disability-inclusive policies that translate into real change, not just commitments on paper. Her vision is of a world where persons with disabilities are fully educated, economically empowered, and represented at the highest levels of leadership. Tina continues to work towards an inclusive society where information, infrastructure, and opportunities are accessible to all—and where PWDs can shape the policies that shape their lives.
