Twahirah Islamic Charity Organisation (TICO) emerged from the shared experiences of a group of determined Ugandan youths who grew up witnessing firsthand the struggles of underserved communities. Some of these youths themselves came from humble backgrounds, where scarcity was part of daily life, and access to basic necessities like food, education, and healthcare was a privilege beyond reach for many.
As they interacted with children from the most marginalized families; where hunger was common and survival was a constant battle, this team of passionate individuals became deeply aware of the hardships others were enduring. The sight of children going to bed hungry, dropping out of school due to lack of fees, and families trapped in cycles of poverty motivated these youths to take action. They understood that the systemic challenges in their communities were not merely statistics but real lives being shaped by poverty, and they were determined to make a change.
In Uganda, especially in rural and urban poor settings, poverty often deprives children of opportunities, leaving them vulnerable to the harsh ways of living. Borrowing knowledge from religious rooted values, these youths formed TICO to provide support and bring hope to these vulnerable families.
TICO was started out of empathy and commitment to transforming lives by addressing the root causes of poverty and other social problems that steal away people’s hope.
Our mission is to empower vulnerable individuals, families, communities through innovative capacity building, humanitarian and psycho social support. Our team wants to create a self-reliant community where the most underserved can thrive with dignity, breaking the cycle of poverty. TICO’s mission became a testament to the team’s belief in the power of community driven change, starting from within our own backgrounds of need, and expanding to touch the lives of others in a sustainable, impactful way.
