In Uganda, older persons contribute immensely to the creation of wealth, support and care of orphans and other vulnerable children, creation of social cohesion and conflict resolution in their communities. An older person is associated not just by age but with certain qualities and traits that are observed in a person in the later stages of life. Social protection is recognized all-over the world as a critical element of national development strategies. It is recognized as key to reaching vulnerable, often excluded sections of the population, thereby achieving inclusive propoor equitable development. Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) is part of the Social Protection Programme (ESP) implemented by the Government of the Republic of Uganda under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development. On the 8th March 2020, a nationwide rollout was launched by His Excellence President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the International Women’s Day celebrations in Mbale. SAGE is a unit under the Programme Management Unit (PMU) that oversee all these activities.  Currently there are 1,314 beneficiaries in the District. 

SAGE BENEFICIARIES MARACHA DISTRICT