Twilight Support Initiative (TSI)
Born in the heart of the Rwenzori on 16th August 2018, Twilight Support Initiative (TSI) Uganda was founded by a TRIO of human rights defenders who believed that healing and justice begin within our communities. We exist to stand with structurally silenced communities, especially youth and womxn, who continue to rise despite isolation and exclusion. Through care, advocacy, and creative expression, TSI nurtures spaces where voices are heard, potential is restored, and collective resilience grows. Our work is guided by the belief that when rural communities are safe, seen, and supported, transformation becomes possible for everyone.
Our Values
Who We Are
Diversity and Inclusivity
We embrace diversity and ensure all voices are heard and respected.
Creativity & Innovation
We use arts, culture, and innovative practices to heal, educate, and mobilize communities.
Justice & Equity
We commit to fairness, equality, and dismantling systemic barriers that affect structurally silenced communities.
Intersectionality
We acknowledge multiple forms of oppression and work to amplify the voices of those most marginalized.
Agency & Empowerment
We prioritize the power and leadership of women, youth, and structurally silenced communities in all decision-making.
Twilight Support Initiative (TSI) Uganda is a rural intersectional grassroots organization founded amidst an environment of systematic marginalization to advance the rights, dignity, and well-being of structurally silenced communities in the Rwenzori sub region of Western Uganda.
Our Vision
A Uganda society that upholds and comprehends the rights, dignity and wellbeing of rural structurally silenced groups.
Our Mission
To accelerate the transition to equity and equality through empowering rural marginalized and vulnerable populations in the Rwenzori Sub region through health and economic rights.
Our Commitment
Our Strategic Objectives
- To accelerate access to comprehensive, affordable, and inclusive healthcare services that are affirming, friendly, and responsive to the specific needs of rural structurally silenced persons.
- To contribute to the economic empowerment of rural structurally silenced persons in the Rwenzori through sustainable, independent businesses, access to financial resources, and skill-building opportunities.
- To increase knowledge and awareness among rural structurally silenced persons in the Rwenzori on human rights and to actively participate in documenting and reporting human rights violations to drive advocacy and accountability.
- To enhance access to safe spaces, resources, and information on safety, protection, and well-being among rural structurally silenced persons in the Rwenzori
- To strengthen the institutional capacity, systems, and governance of Twilight Support Initiative to ensure long-term sustainability, efficiency, and accountability.
Our Impact
Since its inception, TSI has:
- Reached over 624 marginalized Youth across the Rwenzori sub region through community health services and outreach activities.
- Partnered with Rukooki Referral Hospital, RHU and RUFI to extend SRHR and psychosocial support to members of underserved communities.
- Conducted capacity-building sessions with key duty bearers to challenge stigma and improve service delivery particularly in the health sector.
- Facilitated collective healing circles to promote community resilience and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Established an inclusive community Health unit, Rwenzori Community Care Clinic, where we provide general health services with a focus on SRH, mental health and harm reduction services.
- Established the first ever community hub where communities access information, share knowledge, and connect with each other through our innovative outdoor IEC screen.
These milestones reflect our growing contribution to improving community health outcomes and advancing gender and social equality.
