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A message from Our Founder
Godfrey Kagaayi, Founder _Twogere
In Uganda and in many other parts of the world, millions of young people continue to face barriers to mental health care including stigma and discrimination, limited availability services, shortage of trained mental health professionals, low mental health literacy, financial and logistical barriers. These challenges are preventable, yet they persist.
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Twogere exists to close this treatment gap. We work with young people with lived experience and other relevant community stakeholders to co-create solutions that are inclusive, accessible, and grounded in real needs. From training teachers and community health workers to delivering school-based programs and peer-led education, our goal is simple: ensure no young person is left behind.
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This work is urgent, and it requires all of us. Whether you are a funder, a business, mental health professional or an advocate, there are several ways you can support building a mental health system that is inclusive, youth-driven, and rooted in community.
Why We Exist
In Uganda, more than 85% of young people lack access to appropriate mental health care. This gap is driven by systemic barriers—limited services, stigma, low mental health literacy, and a severe shortage of trained professionals.
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The impact is far-reaching. Unmet mental health needs can lead to school dropouts, vulnerability to abuse, and long-term social and economic exclusion—undermining both individual potential and national development.
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Twogere exists to close this treatment gap. We address both demand- and supply-side barriers to make mental health care accessible, inclusive, and youth-centered.
We exist to close the mental health treatment gap by addressing both the demand and supply-side barriers to care.
Our Approach
We recognize that lasting improvements in young people’s mental health require a strategic, holistic approach—one that integrates the transformative power of lived experience, the strength of empowered communities, and the responsiveness of support systems.
Our work is anchored in three core pillars, each co-designed with young people to ensure contextual relevance, inclusivity, and measurable impact:
Lived Experience
Centering the voices of young people with personal experience of mental health challenges to inform interventions, reduce stigma, and promote empathy-driven support.
Empowered Communities
Strengthening community capacity to identify, support, and respond to mental health needs through locally led, peer-informed initiatives.
Responsive Systems
Advocating for integrated, youth-centered services that are accessible, accountable, and aligned with the realities young people face.
The ingredients of Our Approach
Listening First
We start by listening to young people, communities, and those with lived experience, ensuring our work is truly responsive to real needs.
Community-Driven
Community is at the heart of what we do. We partner with local communities to identify young people’s mental health needs and build on existing strengths to support their well-being.
Collaboration
We co-create solutions with people with lived experience, caregivers, professionals, and partners to ensure services are inclusive, relevant, and effective.
Learning & Innovation
We embrace continuous learning and innovation, adapting our approach to meet the evolving mental health landscape with creativity and care.
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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What young people say
Our Partners
We collaborate with government ministries, agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners to strengthen mental health systems and expand our reach.
How you can help
