The Challenge
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with more than 22 million people under 18. An estimated 22.9% of children in Uganda are affected by mental health conditions, roughly 5 million children.
Many of these challenges begin early in life, often while young people are still in school. Yet fewer than one in ten people who need mental health care receive appropriate support. Teachers are often the first to recognise when a student is struggling. But without the right skills, clear roles and referral pathways, students can struggle without getting to the support they need.
Twogere exists to close that gap by strengthening school-based mental health systems.
Our Approach
A practical, school-based approach that strengthens the people, systems and pathways around every student.
Equip People
Build the skills and confidence of teachers and school communities to support young people's mental health.
Strengthen school systems
Strengthen the structures, roles and processes schools need to support young people's mental health.
Connect students to support
Strengthen pathways between schools, families, communities and mental health services so young people can access the support they need.
Building capacity that lasts
We build on existing school structures rather than creating parallel services. By strengthening the capacity of schools and connecting them to wider support systems, we help make mental health support part of how schools operate.
