United Women Singapore

What United Women Singapore does

United Women Singapore (UWS) is a Singapore-registered non-profit charitable organisation founded in 2005 to advance women's empowerment and gender equality through education, advocacy, and awareness-raising on anti-violence. Its operations are organized around three programmatic pillars: (1) Girls2Pioneers STEM — a portfolio of free STEM education programmes (Junior STEM Explorer ages 8-15, STEM Explorer, STEM First FinTech, STEMentorship) that have collectively reached over 40,000 girls and young women since 2014; (2) UWS Empowered Programmes — covering Girls Empowered, Boys Empowered, AI & Me (AIM), and core Empowered curricula on life skills, gender equality, consent, mental wellness, cyber wellness, AI literacy, and financial literacy, reaching 10,000+ youths; and (3) GenSafe Workplaces — a B2B training offering addressing harassment, allyship, unconscious bias, and domestic violence response for public and private sector employers.

The organisation funds itself through a diversified mix of individual and corporate donations (with 250% tax deduction status on Gala donations and Tote Board dollar-for-dollar matching on seasonal campaigns), flagship fundraising events including the UWS Gala (250+ guests, 200+ active sponsors per event), the BuyToSave designer charity sale, and the UWS STEM Fest. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, delivered through a dense Singapore-only network of educational institutions, community organizations, shelters, government agencies (IMDA, MSF, SkillsFuture Singapore, People's Association) and an extensive corporate sponsor base spanning financial services, technology, and luxury hospitality. The technical footprint is modest: a Knowledge Centre learning platform (knowledgecentre.uws.org.sg) hosts programme materials, with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML systems, app, or API surface; the technology stack functions as a content-distribution layer rather than a product platform. Research partnerships with Ipsos, Milieu, Agility Research, Robertsbridge Stonehaven, STMicroelectronics, and Abbott provide an evidence base that informs programme design and public advocacy.

Name

United Women Singapore

Legal name

United Women Singapore

Website

https://uws.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Gender equality advocacy
• STEM education programmes
• Workplace harassment training
• Women empowerment non-profit
• Youth mentorship programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations, CDC voucher donations, tax-deductible contributions (250% tax deduction for Gala donations). Seasonal giving campaigns like 'Season of Impact' with Tote Board dollar-for-dollar matching.
2. UWS Gala: Annual flagship fundraising gala with live auction, silent auction, raffle draws, and table purchases. Over 250 guests and 200 active sponsors per event. All proceeds support UWS programmes.
3. BuyToSave Charity Sale: Circular economy charity sale of pre-loved designer items. Launched in 2005, featuring designer brands at exclusive events. Funds support local programmes.
4. GenSafe Workplace Training: Organizational training programmes on workplace harassment, allyship, unconscious bias, and DVA response for public and private sector organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

United Women Singapore (UWS) is a Singapore-based non-profit that advances women's empowerment and gender equality through three core programme pillars: Girls2Pioneers STEM education (reaching girls aged 8-24), UWS Empowered Programmes (gender equality, life skills, AI literacy for youth), and GenSafe Workplaces training (harassment, allyship, domestic violence response for organisations). UWS funds these programmes through donations, corporate sponsorships, the annual UWS Gala, and the BuyToSave charity sale.

Product overview

United Women Singapore operates as a non-profit organization advancing women's empowerment and gender equality through education and advocacy. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programmes organized into three main pillars: (1) Girls2Pioneers STEM Programmes spanning Junior STEM Explorer (ages 8-15), STEM Explorer (ages 17-24), STEM First FinTech Programme, and STEMentorship, collectively reaching over 40,000 girls and young women; (2) UWS Empowered Programmes including the core Empowered Programme, Girls Empowered, Boys Empowered, and GenSafe Workplaces addressing workplace harassment and allyship; and (3) AI & Me (AIM) Programme providing AI literacy for youths aged 9-21. The organization also hosts signature events including UWS STEM Fest, UWS Gala, BuyToSave charity sale, and International Women's Day campaigns, complemented by research publications and community campaigns like #UWSInspires and #NormalisingRespectSG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls2Pioneers: STEM programme encouraging young women and girls to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields
• GenSafe Workplaces
• UWS Boys Empowered
• UWS Girls Empowered
• AI & Me (AIM)
• UWS STEM Fest
• BuyToSave
• UWS Empowered

Products and services

• Girls2Pioneers STEM Programme Flagship STEM education initiative inspiring young women and girls aged 8-24 to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields through workshops, field trips, mentoring, and job attachments.
• GenSafe Workplaces Workplace programme addressing harassment, promoting active allyship, challenging unconscious bias, and advancing gender equality through workshops on civility, respect, and domestic violence response.
• UWS Boys Empowered Programme Programme challenging toxic masculinity and traditional gender norms among young men aged 13-25 through workshops on gender stereotypes, critical thinking, allyship, and healthy expressions of masculinity.
• UWS Girls Empowered Programme Empowers young women and girls aged 7-25 with competency, confidence, and resilience through workshops on job readiness, self-defence, legal rights, and life skills.
• AI & Me (AIM) Programme Equips youths aged 9-21 with age-appropriate understanding of Generative AI, fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making for responsible digital citizenship.
• UWS STEM First Fintech Programme A 6-month programme educating and equipping young women aged 17-24 on Fintech skills, including workshops on AI in finance, cybersecurity, data analytics, blockchain, and ESG.
• UWS STEMentorship Programme A 4-month mentorship matching female students aged 17+ with STEM professionals for career guidance, skills-building, self-discovery, and professional networking.
• UWS STEM Explorer Programme Career exposure programme for young women aged 17-24 featuring networking events, career talks, hands-on workshops, and company visits to explore STEM pathways.
• UWS Junior STEM Explorer Programme STEM exploration programme for female students aged 8-15 featuring hands-on activities, workshops, AI literacy certification, and field trips to discover STEM industries.
• UWS Gala Flagship annual fundraising gala bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists for entertainment, live auction, silent auction, raffle draws, and table purchases to support women empowerment programmes.
• BuyToSave Charity Sale Charity sale featuring pre-loved designer items promoting environmental sustainability through circular economy while raising funds for UWS programmes.
• UWS STEM Fest Annual STEM festival bringing together students, parents, educators, and STEM professionals for interactive booths, workshops, speed mentoring, and career guidance to inspire young women in STEM.
• UWS Empowered Programme Youth empowerment programme covering boundaries and relationships, mental wellness, cyber wellness, AI literacy, and financial literacy for youths aged 7-25 across educational institutions and community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 girls and young women reached through Girls2Pioneers STEM programmes since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

50 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• AustchammajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner supporting UWS IWD campaigns and events.
• BlackRockmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner for campaign supporting women's empowerment initiatives.
• CognizantmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner supporting UWS initiatives.
• CorningmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner for gender equality campaigns.
• NasdaqmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner supporting UWS IWD initiatives.
• Royal Bank of CanadamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner for women's empowerment campaigns.
• Shangri-La Hotel SingaporemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner hosting dining experiences and afternoon tea events supporting UWS.
• The Fullerton Hotel SingaporemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner offering dining experiences.
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel SingaporemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner supporting UWS campaigns through hospitality experiences.
• ShiseidomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner for women's empowerment initiatives.
• Smith+NephewmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner supporting UWS initiatives.
• Standard Chartered BankmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026International Women's Day 2026 partner for gender equality campaigns.
• BrotzeitmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner offering dining experiences supporting UWS.
• Paul SingaporemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner for dining experiences supporting women's empowerment.
• Sofitel Singapore SentosamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner offering exclusive dining experiences.
• People's AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner for community engagement in gender equality initiatives.
• JERA TanglinmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner supporting UWS campaigns.
• JERA OrchardgatewaymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner for community engagement.
• LonzamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner supporting UWS initiatives.
• BW OffshoremajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IWD 2026 partner for women's empowerment campaigns.
• AbbottmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Research partner for Women in STEM: The Power of Allyship research study on supporting women in STEM careers.
• MilieumajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partner for allyship study and multiple research initiatives including Safe and Supportive Workplace research.
• Robertsbridge StonehavenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research partner for Girls in STEM: Building a Supportive Ecosystem 1.0 research on parental influence in daughters' STEM education.
• STMicroelectronicsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Research partner for Close the Skills Gap: STEM to STEAM research on 21st century competencies in job market.
• IpsosmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research partner for STEM Gender Gap perceptions study and Unpaid Care Work research in Singapore.
• Agility ResearchmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partner for study on barriers girls face in choosing STEM-related careers.
• Apex Group / Apex FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation event participant, STEM Fest supporter, volunteer mentors, and donor supporting UWS programmes and gender equality initiatives.
• AlibabamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest partner providing mentors and career guidance for speed networking sessions.
• MicrosoftmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest partner contributing mentors for professional development sessions.
• JPMorganmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest partner providing mentors for career guidance and networking.
• PorschemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest 2026 partner for interactive booths, workshops, and mentoring activities.
• OktamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest 2026 partner for STEM workshops and mentoring.
• MicronmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest 2026 partner for interactive activities and mentoring.
• NUS (National University of Singapore)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest 2026 partner contributing to workshops and career guidance.
• Citi BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM First FinTech Programme partner hosting capstone presentations to leadership team and providing industry exposure.
• BloombergmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM First FinTech Programme partner hosting ESG session and providing industry insights.
• Goldman SachsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPast Distinguished Speaker Series sponsor and Gender Equality Impact Awards winner.
• MastercardmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPast Distinguished Speaker Series sponsor and Gala supporter.
• Bloomberg (Media)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Speaker Series moderator and sponsor featuring leaders like Arianna Huffington and Peter Grauer.
• 3MmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Speaker Series sponsor featuring Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS.
• F5 NetworksmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistinguished Speaker Series sponsor.
• CumminsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest partner providing job readiness consultation services.
• STMicroelectronicsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM Fest partner showcasing silicon technology through virtual reality experiences.
• SwapaholicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCircular fashion platform hosting UWS merchandise rack supporting sustainability and fundraising.
• LuxLexiconmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury handbag resale platform acquired by Carousell Group, hosting BuyToSave IG Live 2026 charity sale.
• SkillsFuture SingaporemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner providing insights on green economy and future skills at STEM Fest events.
• Ministry of Social and Family DevelopmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Boys Empowered Community Summit delivering Respect and Safety in Relationships workshop.
• Katal!st & Project Get Flamed!minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Boys Empowered Summit delivering Navigating the Gaming World workshop.
• Singapore Association for Mental HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Boys Empowered Summit delivering Pursuing Mental Wellness for Boys and Men workshop.
• Mental ACTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Boys Empowered Summit delivering Re-coding Masculinity workshop.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Daughters of Tomorrow: Singapore-based nonprofit empowering women from low-income families through financial independence programmes. Operates in the same Singapore market with similar employment and empowerment focus.
• Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO): Umbrella body for women's organizations in Singapore, running education, advocacy, and community programmes for women. Direct peer in the same market with comparable mission and beneficiary base.
• AWARE (Singapore): Singapore's leading gender equality advocacy organization focused on women's rights, anti-violence, and policy reform. Operates as a direct peer in the same city, addressing overlapping issues of gender equality, workplace harassment, and domestic violence.
• Zonta Club of Singapore: Local chapter of an international service organization advancing women's empowerment through education, scholarships, and advocacy. Closely comparable structure and mission to UWS.

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Global nonprofit focused on workplace gender equality through research, consulting, and corporate advisory services. Comparable to UWS's GenSafe Workplaces offering, but at a larger global scale.
• AAUW (American Association of University Women): Established US nonprofit advancing gender equity through education, research, and advocacy, with an emphasis on women in STEM. Prescribes a comparable model of research-led programming and corporate engagement.

Emerging players

• Women in Tech Singapore: Community-driven initiative encouraging women to pursue careers in technology through mentorship, networking, and events. Strongly comparable to UWS's Girls2Pioneers STEM mandate, but focused on a narrower STEM community.

Regional players

• UN Women Singapore (Committee for UN Women): Singapore-based national committee supporting UN Women's global mission of gender equality and women's empowerment. Comparable mission and Singapore domicile.
• The Women's Foundation (Hong Kong): Hong Kong-based nonprofit focused on gender equality, research, and programmes for women and girls. Closest regional peer in terms of programme portfolio, research approach, and Asian market focus.
• Plan International Singapore: Singapore office of a global NGO advancing children's rights and gender equality for girls. Operates in the same Singapore market with thematic overlap on girls' empowerment and STEM education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unitedwomen_sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedwomensingapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedwomensingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedwomensingapore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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