Impact Spotlight

Rooftop Solar PV for 15 rural hospitals

Healthcare improvements for 15 communities and over 30,000 people

Technician training for 21 community members

About

The Tusobola Women Initiatives Network (TWIN) empowers Ugandan women and girls to reach their full economic potential. Founded and operated by Ugandan women, TWIN works directly with women in rural villages to promote equality, protect women’s rights, and fight for access to resources.

Established in 2017, TWIN has quickly grown into a network of 35 villages in Uganda’s Luuka and Iganga districts. Since then, they’ve helped over 8,500 people access crucial healthcare services, increased access to education for over 500 girls, and led infrastructure improvements for eight Ugandan schools, reaching over 3,600 children.

“Accessing renewable energy in the rural health centers can reduce the high rate of infant and maternal mortality rates and improve healthcare service delivery.”

— Monic Kawuma, Executive Director

HF Partnership

The Honnold Foundation originally partnered with TWIN to support solar energy installs on seven rural health centers. In 2022, HF is proud to continue the partnership by supporting rooftop PV systems and battery storage for an additional eight hospitals that previously lacked access to electricity.

In Uganda, women suffer from extremely high rates of infant and maternal mortality. Field hospitals are ill-equipped and oftentimes lack electricity. Therefore, women lack access to refrigeration for vital medicines, lighting for nighttime health emergencies, and electricity to power medical devices. Ultimately, HF’s partnership with TWIN dramatically increases healthcare across 15 communities serving over 30,000 people.

In addition to the installation, TWIN has also trained 21 community members as solar energy technicians, ensuring the panels’ upkeep and ownership across their entire lifespan.