Tugye Inc.

Some people see pain and turn away.
Mesha Muwanga saw it and chose to build something beautiful.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and now living in Bakersfield, California, Mesha has always been deeply connected to the struggles of women across cultures. But it was her journey to Uganda, where she was married and felt her spirit rooted, that reshaped everything.

Mesha first founded Rhema Therapy Inc., a mental health private practice committed to mental, spiritual, and physical health and healing. Her goal was to help survivors of abuse and hardship, especially women and children find hope again. While it made an impact, Mesha realized something vital was missing, healing alone wasn't enough. These families needed tangible tools, respite care, community, education, and ongoing support.

Out of this deeper need, Tugye Inc. was born.

The goal of Tugye Inc. is to create transformative mental health solutions that empower individuals and families through cultural exploration, innovative activities, and meaningful connections. Through therapeutic support, educational programs, and wellness initiatives, Tugye helps individuals develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and stronger family bonds. By honoring culture and being able to accept health care insurance such as Medi-Cal and Medicare, Tugye breaks down barriers to mental wellness and ensures that diverse, inclusive support is available to everyone.

What began with small gatherings under trees has now become a movement for dignity and healing.

But now, Tugye is at a crossroads. The need has outgrown the resources. More families are reaching out for help and expressing a need for our services. Tugye urgently needs funding to provide respite care for exhausted mothers, community-building activities, art and creative therapy classes, and culturally grounded mental health support.

This is your moment to step in.

Your support will directly fund:

1. Culturally Rooted Therapeutic Services
Donations help us provide affordable or free therapy sessions to individuals and families, especially those from underserved communities. This includes covering the cost of therapy for individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing financial hardship.

2. Community Wellness Programs
Support our culturally immersive wellness events, healing retreats, support groups, and educational workshops that promote emotional resilience, mindfulness, and community connection. We will be hosting community workshops, retreats, and support groups that promote emotional resilience, mindfulness, and holistic healing.

3. Youth & Family Empowerment Activities
Help fund after-school programs, family therapy workshops, and activities that strengthen family bonds and nurture emotional intelligence in children and teens. We will be creating safe, engaging spaces for children, teens, and families to build stronger bonds and develop emotional intelligence.

4. Training & Hiring Diverse Mental Health Providers
Support the recruitment, training, and professional development of culturally competent therapists and wellness coaches, especially those from communities we serve.

5. Outreach & Accessibility Initiatives
Contributions make it possible for us to extend our reach, offering mobile mental health services, translation support, and transportation assistance for clients who need it most.

6. Healing Through Cultural Exploration
Donations help us develop innovative, culture-centered programming that integrates ancestral practices, storytelling, art, music, and traditions into modern healing frameworks.

Mesha has given her all to build a bridge between hope and help. But no one builds a movement alone. Let’s stand with her.