Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP)

What Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) does

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is the Government of Liberia's national ministry responsible for promoting gender equality, protecting children's rights, and delivering social protection services to vulnerable populations. Established in 2001 and headquartered at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia, the ministry employs 421 staff and maintains gender coordinator presence across all 15 Liberian counties. Its core programmatic offerings include the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) — a $44.6 million World Bank IDA–funded initiative running 2022 to June 2027 across six counties focused on women's economic empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, and GBV prevention; the five-year 'Support A Child, Save The Future' Street Child Project targeting 73,317 children and 18,330 mothers/caregivers; the Save the Future Project with vocational training; the SASA! Together community mobilization movement; and the National 116 toll-free hotline for reporting violence and abuse.

The ministry operates a hub-and-spoke service delivery model combining direct government operations, field-based social workers, county-level coordinators, and implementation partnerships with international NGOs and UN agencies. Its technology stack is conventional government infrastructure — a website (mogcsp.gov.lr), the 116 hotline, and the LWEP MELKM data management system operational 2025-2027 — with no proprietary software product beyond data and reporting systems. The ministry does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through a combination of Liberian government budget allocations, the World Bank IDA grant/loan envelope, and project-specific funding from UNICEF, Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services, UN Women, FAO, UNDP, ECOWAS, and bilateral donors such as Sweden. Pricing is not applicable as services are provided free of charge to citizens.

Its customer base consists of three primary segments — women and girls across Liberia, children in vulnerable and street situations, and vulnerable populations including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and survivors of violence — served through partnerships with UNICEF, Save the Children, SOS Children Village, Street Child, and the Liberia Football Association (for the LITTLE PHENOMS sports initiative). The ministry is led by Minister Gbeme Horace-Kollie with three deputy ministers (Administration, Gender, Research Policy & Planning, Children and Social Protection) and four assistant ministers, all appointed positions within the executive branch of the Government of Liberia.

Name

Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP)

Legal name

Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

Website

https://mogcsp.gov.lr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is Liberia's national ministry promoting gender equality, child protection, and social welfare for women, children, and vulnerable populations across all 15 counties. It delivers the World Bank-funded Liberia Women Empowerment Project, the Street Child Project, and partnerships with UN agencies and NGOs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Protection Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADADAH

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Response

SECONDARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• Gender equality programs
• Child protection services
• Social protection policy
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Gender-based violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

Liberia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Core operational funding from Liberian government national budget
2. World Bank IDA Grant and Loan: $44.6 million grant and loan from International Development Association (IDA) of World Bank for Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), spanning 2022 to June 2027
3. International Development Partner Funding: Funding and donations from international organizations including UNICEF, Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services, UN agencies, and bilateral donors
4. UNDP Electoral Support Project: Swedish government support through UNDP-Liberia Electoral Support Project for peaceful and transparent elections

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is the Government of Liberia's ministry responsible for promoting gender equality, protecting the rights and welfare of children, and supporting vulnerable populations. It develops and implements policies, programs, and social protection services — including the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), the Support A Child Save The Future street children program, the National 116 toll-free hotline for reporting violence, and community mobilization initiatives like SASA! Together — delivered through county-level coordinators across all 15 Liberian counties and in partnership with UN agencies, the World Bank, and NGOs.

Product overview

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) is Liberia's government agency responsible for promoting gender equality, protecting children's rights, and supporting vulnerable populations. The Ministry operates multiple interconnected programs and initiatives rather than a single unified product. Key offerings include the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) - a major World Bank-funded initiative combining economic empowerment, community mobilization (SASA! Together), and data management systems; the Support A Child, Save The Future street children intervention program; vocational training initiatives (REALISE, Save the Future); and a National 116 Toll-Free Hotline for reporting GBV. These programs work together through government ministry structure with divisions for Children & Social Protection, Gender, and Research Policy & Planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) A $44.6 million World Bank IDA-funded initiative implemented from 2022 to June 2027 that empowers women and girls across six counties (Montserrado, Bomi, CapeMount, Gbarpolu, Grand Gedeh, and Rivercess) through economic empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, business training, livelihood grants, and capacity building for government staff on gender mainstreaming.
• Support A Child, Save The Future (Street Child Project) A five-year strategic program targeting 73,317 children (20% of the 366,584 Liberian children identified as living in street situations) for removal from streets, education access, rehabilitation, and economic support for 18,330 mothers and caregivers; currently in pilot phase in Montserrado County targeting 7,698 children.
• Save the Future Project

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Donated US$5,000 to support interim care for vulnerable children under MGCSP programs.
• Child Protection Network of Liberia (CPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Collaboration on World Children's Day commemoration and child protection initiatives.
• Liberia National Children Representative Forum (LNCRF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partnership for children's participation in decision-making and child rights advocacy.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Donated 493 school kits to support the 'Support A Child, Save The Future' program taking children from streets to schools.
• SOS Children VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partner in 'Support a Child, Secure the Future' initiative addressing street children alongside UNICEF and Street Child.
• Street ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partner in street children intervention programs under 'Support a Child, Secure the Future' initiative.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Collaboration on ending violence against women and girls. UN Women organized two-day consultation with traditional and faith-based leaders, provides media training on FGM reporting.
• ECOWAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Regional collaboration on validation of ECOWAS training tools for GBV prevention and standard operating procedures for sexual harassment in workplaces and educational establishments.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Ongoing collaboration on women empowerment in agriculture, gender mainstreaming in food programs, and social protection. FAO Representative Bintia Stephen-Tchicaya leads engagements.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on 2022 assessment of children in street situations (366,584 children). Co-implementation of child protection programs including Save the Future Project.
• Liberia Football Association (LFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on women's football program for girls aged 6-12 (LITTLE PHENOMS), promoting girls' empowerment through sports.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plan International: INGO focused on children's rights and equality for girls, operating programs in Liberia including GBV response and adolescent girl empowerment. Direct peer given overlapping target populations (children in street situations, women and girls) and similar programmatic approaches.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): INGO delivering GBV response, child protection, and women's economic empowerment in crisis-affected countries including Liberia. Comparable given overlap in GBV hotline operation, case management, and women's empowerment program design.
• SOS Children's Villages: INGO providing alternative care and family strengthening for children without parental care, including in Liberia through partnership with MGCSP on the 'Support a Child, Secure the Future' initiative. Direct peer given overlapping beneficiary population (children in vulnerable situations).
• Save the Children: INGO delivering child protection, education, and GBV programs globally, including in Liberia where it donates school kits and partners with MGCSP on the 'Support A Child, Save The Future' initiative. Direct peer given shared child protection mandate and beneficiary overlap.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF: UN agency focused on child rights and welfare globally. UNICEF is MGCSP's core partner for the 2022 street-children assessment (366,584 children) and co-implements the Save the Future project, making it a directly comparable peer for child protection work.
• UNFPA: UN agency addressing sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and GBV. Highly comparable to MGCSP's GBV prevention and women's empowerment programs, and operates in Liberia alongside MGCSP.
• UN Women: Global UN entity mandated to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women. Directly comparable to MGCSP's gender mandate, with whom MGCSP co-implements the consultation with traditional and faith-based leaders and FGM media training.
• UNDP Liberia: UN agency supporting governance, gender equality, and social protection in Liberia, including channeling Swedish government funding to MGCSP for electoral support. Directly comparable given shared gender and governance portfolio in-country.

Regional players

• Ministry of Women, Gender and Community Development (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwean ministry handling gender equality, women's empowerment, and community development. Comparable peer given similar national-level ministry structure and mandate, though serving a different national context.
• Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (Uganda): Ugandan ministry with a similar mandate covering gender equality, labour, and social protection. Functionally comparable peer given identical structure (government ministry delivering gender and social protection programs), though operating in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MOGCSPLiberia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-gender-children-and-social-protection-mgcsp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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