The TWEENS project in Tongogara Refugee Settlement was created to support academically talented refugees who lack the intellectual resources and counseling to continue their education beyond O-levels. With limited support, many students face high dropout rates, leading to social issues such as early marriages and drug abuse. When schools closed in 2020, TWEENS began as a volunteer tutoring program for 11 students. Tutors initially visited homes and later transitioned to online lessons via WhatsApp. TWEENS also held sessions to highlight the value of education and available scholarships.

TWEENS quickly gained attention from students who were unable to attend school during the pandemic and lacked access to online learning. The program attracted donors like Kate Chambers, who provided books, and the Naledi Foundation, which donated lamps for nighttime study. In 2021, refugee student Agathe Mwehu received a Davis Projects for Peace award to fund the renovation of a dedicated TWEENS building. The Zimbabwean government offered a space, and the TWEENS Centre opened in November 2021, providing a space for learning and growth.

What started as a tutoring service for 11 students has grown to include 39 volunteers, serving over 200 students with tutoring, study spaces, Wi-Fi, laptops, iPads, and recreational activities. The TWEENS Centre offers extra lessons, a library, and games like Ping-Pong and chess. Awareness campaigns have motivated youths who failed their exams to retake them. In 2023, TWEENS launched an A-Level study program to bridge the gap left by UNHCR funding cuts. The program currently supports 20 students across seven subjects, preparing them for Advanced Level exams, with plans to expand.