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A message from Our Founder
Godfrey Kagaayi, Founder _Twogere
Too many people, young and old, living with mental health challenges struggle in silence. Their voices go unheard, and their needs remain unmet. Stigma, underfunded services, a shortage of trained professionals, and weak integration into primary care all create barriers that prevent timely and appropriate support.
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At Twogere, we are breaking down these barriers. Guided by evidence, informed by lived experience, and rooted in community, we work to close the youth mental health gap by ensuring support is accessible, inclusive, and shaped by the voices of young people themselves.
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Why We Exist
An estimated 1 in 4 young people in Uganda experience mental health challenges, yet stigma, limited services, and a shortage of trained professionals often leave them unsupported.
Twogere exists to break these barriers, creating support that is accessible, inclusive, and shaped by young people themselves.
Did you know?
1 in 4 young people in Uganda experience mental health challenges — yet many go unsupported due to stigma and lack of services.
Our Approach
At Twogere, change begins with young people. We listen, empower, and strengthen systems — ensuring mental health support is inclusive, accessible, and empowering for every young person.
Listen
Engage young people with lived experience to understand their real challenges and aspirations.
Empower
Equip youth with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take charge of their mental wellbeing.
Strengthen Systems
Build sustainable, youth-centered services, train professionals, and integrate mental health support into schools and communities.
Core Ingredients of Our Work
The key elements that make our programs effective:
Lived Experience Leadership:
Young people with lived experience actively shape and guide the programs that affect them.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with schools, communities, and organizations to expand reach and impact.
Evidence & Learning: Using research and feedback to design programs that truly meet youth needs.
Advocacy:
Promoting policies and practices that improve youth mental health support.
Community Engagement:
Involving families, peers, and local networks to create supportive environments.
Our Impact
We are on a mission to break down barriers to mental health care and support, and with the help of generous supporters like you, we’re getting closer every day.
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Our Partners
We work with partners across sectors to expand youth-centered mental health support and empower young people to thrive.
How you can help
