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A Word from Our Founder
Mental health is a global issue—one that continues to affect millions of young people. Yet for far too many, the support they need is still out of reach. Barriers like stigma, limited resources, and a lack of youth-friendly services persist—especially in under-resourced communities. At Twogere, we’re on a mission to change that. We work hand in hand with young people who have lived experience of mental health conditions to co-create solutions that are not only inclusive and accessible but grounded in real needs and community voices.
Through our programs, we’ve reached thousands of young people in schools and communities with life-changing mental health education and support. We’re also strengthening the capacity of teachers, community health workers, and other frontline actors—equipping them to advocate for and lead mental health efforts at the grassroots level.
But we’re just getting started. Millions of young people in Uganda still face significant barriers to care. We believe it doesn’t have to be this way.
If you share our vision of a world where young people can thrive mentally, emotionally, and socially—we invite you to join us. Whether you're a partner, policymaker, practitioner, or fellow advocate, your support can help us make mental health support more accessible, inclusive, and youth driven.
Together, let’s reimagine what mental health care can look like, led by young people, shaped by lived experience, and rooted in community.
Our Approach
At Twogere, we believe that lasting change in young people’s mental health begins with the power of shared stories, the strength of empowered communities, and the support of responsive systems.
Our work is guided by three core pillars—each one co-designed with young people, and built to serve their unique needs:
Storytelling for Change
We create safe spaces where young people can share their lived experiences with mental health. These stories help break stigma, spark dialogue, and inspire others to seek support.
System Responsiveness
We advocate for mental health and related systems that are inclusive, youth-friendly, and rooted in the real needs of the community.
Community Empowerment
We work closely with schools, young people with lived experience, families, and local leaders to build supportive environments where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Foundation of our work
Our work guided by three foundational principles.
Community Driven: Community is at the
heart of what we do at Twogere. We work
with local communities to identify the mental health needs of young people
and available resources and build on those
to improve their well-being.
Collaboration for Inclusive Care. We
collaborate with experts by experience,
caregivers, and mental health professionals and other partners to co-design services that are truly supportive and inclusive for young people.
Learning & Innovation: We continually
learn from our work and others to improve the way we approach the ever-changing mental health landscape.
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News & Updates
What people say
High School Student, Kampala
Hearing real mental health stories made me feel truly understood for the first time. Twogere gave me the courage to speak up and share my own journey.
High School Teacher, Kampala
Twogere’s sessions have transformed how we talk about mental health in our school. Students are more open, and support is stronger than ever.
Community Leader, Wakiso District
Twogere is breaking the silence around mental health in our community. Their work is creating awareness about mental health and saving lives.
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