TPO Uganda is a Non-Governmental Organization that started its work in Uganda as Institute for Psychosocial and social ecological Research (I.P.S.E.R) in 1994 with a study commissioned by UNHCR on the mental health and psychosocial issues affecting South Sudanese. Upon identification of significant MHPSS issues and needs, UNHCR supported TPO to implement the study recommendations. This gave birth to the TPO programs in Uganda. Later, TPO expanded its MHPSS programming in other countries including Somalia, South Sudan, Congo and Liberia. Over the years, TPO gradually moved its interventions to underserved national communities that were also in need of support.
Day 2: The #UNMHConf2026 Guest of Honour, Dr. Diana Atwine highlighted the need to strengthen family structures as these build a good eco system for everyone's mental well-being. She also encouraged a close collaboration of all actors with evidence-based data on mental health.
📍Day 2 of the #MentalHealthConference2026 and we are still going strong. @TPOUg has had a busy day interacting with partners and event participants. The conversations and collaborations emerging will shape the future of mental health care in Uganda.
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