Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

What Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development does

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is the Government of Uganda ministry headquartered in Kampala that mandates policy implementation and service delivery across gender equality, labour and employment, social protection, culture, child protection, and disability and elderly affairs. Its core operational surface comprises a portfolio of national programmes — the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP, 131,390 direct women beneficiaries, 10,502 funded projects), the GROW Project (UGX 800 billion women-enterprise support commitment), the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), the National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme (NAGV), the Expanding Social Protection Programme / Senior Citizens Grant (47 districts), the Integrated Community Learning for Wealth Creation (ICOLEW, 5,504 learners, 70% female, 13 Community Learning Centers), CHESASE (CBRNE preparedness), NUSAF-3, the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme for persons with disabilities, the Green Jobs Fair Market Programme, and SAUTI 116, a toll-free national child and GBV helpline averaging ~100 calls per day with ~60 daily escalations to case workers.

The ministry's technology backbone is a stack of at least twelve specialized Management Information Systems — DIGICHILD for child case management, the National Gender Based Violence Database, the Labour Market Information System and Job Matching Database, the CHESASE incident tracking system, UWEP MIS, YLP MIS, Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children MIS, External Employment MIS, Remand Home MIS, Alternative Care MIS, Occupational Safety and Health MIS, the Culture MIS, and the Cash Transfer System for Teachers in Private Schools — supported by physical infrastructure including five rehabilitation centers (Kampiringisa, Ruti, Lweza, Kireka, Fort Portal Remand Home) and the Ntawo and Kobulin Youth Skills Centres. GTM is hybrid sales-led/community-led: services flow through decentralized District Local Governments, Sub-County Technical Planning Committees, and community structures (CEGs and VSLAs), with beneficiary selection led by LC1 Chairpersons and Women Council leaders.

The revenue model is non-commercial: core funding arrives via Government of Uganda national budget allocations, supplemented by development partner grants from DFID/UKAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN Women, ILO, the Government of the Netherlands, Enabel, OPCW, and others. Pricing is not applicable as services are publicly delivered. Customers are citizens across multiple segments: women entrepreneurs aged 18-65, unemployed youth aged 18-30, children affected by violence/abuse/exploitation, elderly persons 65+, low-literate youth and adults 15+, persons with disabilities, employers needing occupational safety support, and refugee populations served through the PROSPECTS partnership with UNHCR.

Name

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Legal name

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Website

https://mglsd.go.ug

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is a Government of Uganda ministry headquartered in Kampala that delivers gender equality, labour, social protection, child protection, and cultural affairs programmes — including UWEP, GROW, YLP, SAGE, ICOLEW, CHESASE, NUSAF-3, and SAUTI 116 — to women, youth, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities across 47+ districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Social protection services
• Gender equality programmes
• Labour market regulation
• Child protection services
• Youth employment programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampala

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Core funding from Government of Uganda national budget for ministry operations, programme implementation, and service delivery across gender, labour, and social development sectors.
2. Development Partner Funding: Funding from international development partners including DFID/UKAID, Irish Aid, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN Women, ILO, and others to support specific programmes like SAGE, ESP, ICOLEW, and various child protection initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is the Government of Uganda ministry responsible for mobilizing and empowering communities while protecting the rights of vulnerable population groups. It delivers public services through programmes including the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), Expanding Social Protection (ESP/SAGE), Integrated Community Learning for Wealth Creation (ICOLEW), Chemical Safety and Security Project (CHESASE), National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP), and the Uganda Graduate Volunteer Scheme (UGVS), supplemented by facilities such as rehabilitation centres, youth skills centres, and the Sauti 116 toll-free child helpline.

Product overview

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development operates a platform of digital Management Information Systems (MIS) and government programmes. The digital infrastructure includes multiple specialized MIS platforms for child protection (DIGICHILD), gender-based violence tracking, occupational safety and health, labour management, and various social protection programmes. These systems are complemented by government initiatives including the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), GROW PROJECT, Youth Livelihood Programme, Expanding Social Protection, National Apprenticeship Programme, and the Uganda Graduate Volunteer Scheme. The Ministry also operates physical facilities including rehabilitation centers and youth skills training centres, and runs helpline services through Sauti 116.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP) Government initiative providing affordable revolving credit, skills development, and market access to women entrepreneurs aged 18-65 across Uganda, implemented as a rolling programme with interest-free funds and a 5% service fee after 12 months.
• GROW Project Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises project providing UGX 800 billion in support for women's economic empowerment and enterprise growth.

Quantifiable outcome

• 131,390 women directly benefited from UWEP with access to credit and enterprise support
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives including 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaigns, GROW Project support, and international women's forums including CSW sessions
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for child protection programmes including SAUTI 116 child helpline with UCRNN, child protection systems, refugee-inclusive child protection under PROSPECTS programme, and early childhood development initiatives
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under PROSPECTS programme for refugee-inclusive child protection systems, supporting regional exchange workshops and refugee support initiatives
• ILO (International Labour Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for labour standards, future of work initiatives, centenary celebrations, apprenticeship programme support through National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme, and chemical weapons safety training
• DVV International (Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for ICOLEW (Integrated Community Learning for Wealth Creation) programme, supporting adult education, community learning centers, and national adult learning strategy development
• Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for setting up and operating SAUTI 116 national child helpline service, addressing gaps in reporting and responding to child violence cases
• UN-human rights councilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization for human rights advocacy and monitoring
• Plan InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization for development programmes
• IOM (International Organization for Migration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for migration and refugee support programmes
• Ministry of Defence and Veteran AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for CHESASE Chemical Safety and Security Project, UPDF engaged in CBRNE emergency response planning
• Uganda Police ForcecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in CHESASE project for CBRNE response, child protection case referral and response, and chemical incident management training
• Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MoTWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in National Apprenticeship and Graduate Volunteer Programme for apprenticeship component implementation
• Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for hospitality sector apprenticeship training under NAGV Programme
• Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training College (UHTTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining institution partner for tourism and hospitality apprenticeship programmes
• CSC KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational technical partner supporting apprenticeship training programme
• Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining support for chemical weapons safety and protection, EAC Sub-regional trainings on Assistance and Protection in Chemical weapons

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Uganda: Sister UN agency that co-funds and co-implements the Ministry's child protection programmes including SAUTI 116 helpline and refugee-inclusive child protection under PROSPECTS. Operates at larger scale with global mandate but shares the same target populations and case management approaches.
• ILO (International Labour Organization) Country Office for Uganda: Core partner supporting the Ministry's apprenticeship programme, graduate volunteerism, chemical safety training, and future of work initiatives. Operates at international scale with similar labour market and employment mandate.
• UNFPA Uganda: UN agency with overlapping mandate on gender equality, GBV response, and women's empowerment programmes in Uganda. Comparable geographic scope and target beneficiary groups.
• UNHCR Uganda: Strategic partner under the PROSPECTS programme for refugee-inclusive child protection systems. Comparable in operating refugee support and protection case management across the same Ugandan geography.
• UN Women Uganda: Strategic partner supporting the Ministry's gender equality work, GROW Project, and international forums including CSW. Similar mandate on women's empowerment and gender-responsive governance, with comparable programmatic delivery structures.

Emerging players

• Save the Children Uganda: International NGO delivering child protection, education, and livelihoods programmes in Uganda with substantial overlap with the Ministry's UWEP, YLP, and ICOLEW target populations. Comparable community-based implementation model.
• Plan International Uganda: International NGO listed as a Ministry partner for child rights and development programmes. Operates community-based child protection and gender programmes in similar Ugandan districts with comparable grassroots delivery models.

Direct peers

• Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action (Kenya): Direct peer government ministry in Kenya with overlapping mandate on gender equality, affirmative action, social protection, and vulnerable populations. Comparable programmatic structure and East African operational context.
• UNICEF Child Protection Section: Direct counterpart for the Ministry's DIGICHILD system and SAUTI 116 helpline. Both operate child protection case management, helpline infrastructure, and GBV referral services at scale - a near 1:1 functional match.
• Ministry of Gender, Culture, Children and Social Protection (South Sudan): Direct peer government ministry in a neighbouring East African country with substantially identical mandate covering gender, child protection, social protection, and cultural affairs. Comparable structure, programme portfolio, and donor dependency profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mglsd_UG
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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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