Children learning at TwinHope Junior Academy
“Hope In Action, Hearts United”

Every child deserves a chance to learn

TwinHope Children’s Ministry gives vulnerable children in Ntungamo, Uganda quality education, safe spaces and loving families.

Support a ChildOur Story
100+Children in school
2Graduating classes
10Community programs
2023Legally registered

Why TwinHope exists

Founder Ivan Twinomugisha was a Red Cross field officer in Jinja, Uganda, when he met children who were not in school: orphans, street children, children with no one speaking for them. He spent his own salary on books and uniforms, and began talking with schools, churches and local leaders.

In 2023, that personal commitment became TwinHope Children’s Ministry.

Today we work in Ntungamo, a rural district where early childhood education is out of reach for many families.

TwinHope community meeting
Caregivers and community partners

Vision & Mission

Our vision

To transform the lives of children so they thrive, through collaborative family and community interventions.

Our mission

To enhance child wellbeing through safe space, quality education, loving families and inclusive community participation.

What we do

A child thrives when the whole circle around them is strong, so our work reaches children, caregivers and communities.


TwinHope Junior Academy

Early childhood education for 100+ children from vulnerable families.

Child sponsorship

Tuition, learning materials and a daily meal for children who could not otherwise attend.

Safe Clubs & Sunday School

Weekly mentorship for ages 10 to 18, and child-protection training for church teachers.

Caregiver empowerment

Savings groups, income training and adult literacy so families can support their children.

Second chance learning

Pathways back to learning for teenage mothers, children with disabilities and children in forced labour.

Skills for youth

Tailoring, bakery and agriculture training that leads to income.

Real children. Real progress.

TwinHope is not a plan on paper. It is a working school.


Learning every day
Learning every day
Our youngest learners
Our youngest learners
Graduation & Speech Day
Graduation & Speech Day
100+ uniformed students
100+ uniformed students
Sponsored children in uniform
Sponsored children in uniform
18 twin-desks built by our team
18 twin-desks built by our team

Our plan: permanent classrooms

Our children deserve a safe, lasting place to learn. The land is purchased and the architect’s design is ready.


Today: temporary wooden classrooms
Today: temporary wooden classrooms
The vision: permanent TwinHope Academy
The vision: permanent TwinHope Academy

Office construction under way
Office construction under way
Self-funded, now at roof level
Self-funded, now at roof level

Now

Completing two permanent offices.

Next

Three permanent classrooms (costing being finalised).

Long term

A full Academy campus for every TwinHope program.

Get involved

Every gift is itemised and reported back to you.


Sponsor a child

CA$926 / year

Covers one child’s tuition, learning materials and a daily meal.

Give to classrooms

Build with us

Help turn our wooden classrooms into permanent, safe ones.

Partner with us

Clubs & churches

Churches, service clubs and organisations are welcome to partner with us.

Volunteer & pray

Stand with us

Share our story, volunteer skills, or hold our children in prayer.


Ready to help?

Write to us and we will send donation details and a full budget.

Email TwinHope

Governance & accountability

TwinHope Children’s Ministry Limited is a company limited by guarantee, registered under the Companies Act 2012 of Uganda, and overseen by a 12-member board.


RoleName
ChairpersonMr. Laban Balongo
Vice ChairpersonRev. Batureine
Secretary & HeadteacherKiconco Enid
TreasurerCounselor Tumusiime
Co-DirectorBataringaya Deus
Founder & DirectorIvan Twinomugisha

Questions

Is TwinHope a registered organisation?

Yes. We are registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, Reg. No. 80034344867442, incorporated 15 March 2023.

Where does my gift go?

Gifts go to the TwinHope account in Uganda and are spent against an itemised budget. Donors receive progress and financial reports.

How do I give?

Email us and we will send the bank details for your country, along with a full budget.

Can I visit or volunteer?

Yes. Get in touch and we will arrange it with our team in Ntungamo.