Logical Framework (Logframe) for Phase III of the Anti-Human Trafficking Project
The Salvation Army Uganda Territory (TSA-Uganda)
Project Title: Anti-Human Trafficking Project; Phase III Duration: 2 years (2026–2027) Geographic Scope: Busia, Malaba, Lwakhakha, Tororo, Mbale, Namisindwa, Namayingo districts.
Overall Goal: To reduce human trafficking and modern slavery in Uganda’s high-risk border districts by building resilient communities through targeted prevention, survivor empowerment, and evidence-based advocacy.
Introduction to the Logical Framework
The Logical Framework (Logframe) serves as the foundational planning, monitoring, and evaluation tool for Phase III of The Salvation Army Uganda Territory’s Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Project. Building directly on the strong achievements of Phases I and II which reached over 200,000 people, established sustainable community structures, facilitated the repatriation of more than 200 survivors from India, and strengthened national coordination mechanisms Phase III represents a deliberate two-year consolidation phase. This phase shifts the focus from broad awareness-raising to;
- Safe migration
- Survivor empowerment
- Skilling the youths
- Evidence-driven advocacy
While maintaining geographic continuity in the high-risk border and transit districts of Busia, Malaba, Lwakhakha, Tororo, Mbale, Namisindwa, and Namayingo. The logframe clearly articulates the project’s hierarchy of objectives, from goal to inputs, with SMART indicators, reliable means of verification, and well-considered assumptions and risks. It ensures alignment with Uganda’s National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons, The Salvation Army’s global Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Response (MSHTR) strategy, and relevant Sustainable Development Goals, providing a transparent, accountable, and results-oriented framework that maximizes impact, sustainability, and value for investment.
Logical Framework Matrix
| Hierarchy | Description | Indicators | Means of Verification (MoV) | Assumptions / Risks & Mitigation |
| Goal / Impact | Resilient, trafficking-free communities in target border districts with reduced incidence of human trafficking and modern slavery, safe migration pathways, and empowered survivors contributing to ongoing protection. | ≥20% reduction in reported unsafe migration/trafficking cases compared to baseline; ≥80% of trained community structures actively preventing trafficking 12 months post-project. | National trafficking reports; end-line impact evaluation; 12-month follow-up community survey; district coordination meeting minutes. | Assumption: Continued government commitment; Risk: Political or border instability; Mitigation: Flexible programming, remote follow-up, coordination with security structures. |
| Outcome 1 Prevention | Communities, schools, youth, and transport actors gain and apply practical skills to prevent unsafe migration and identify trafficking risks early. | 70% of trained participants apply safe migration skills; 5 RoC clubs operational with ≥100 members; increased early risk referrals. | Pre/post tests; follow-up surveys; action plan tracking; RoC registers; referral logs. | Assumption: Community motivation; Risk: Economic desperation; Mitigation: Livelihood linkages, VSLAs, local economic options. |
| Outcome 2 Survivor Support | Survivors achieve recovery, economic resilience, and leadership in prevention and advocacy. | ≥80% of supported survivors economically resilient; ≥20 in peer networks; reduced re-trafficking risk. | Case management files; livelihood tracking; participation logs; reintegration reports. | Assumption: Supportive environment; Risk: Re-trafficking; Mitigation: Follow-up, peer support, economic empowerment. |
| Outcome 3 Research & Advocacy | Systems become coordinated, evidence-driven, and survivor-centered in anti-trafficking response. | 2 policy briefs influencing plans; ≥10 advocacy platforms engaged; improved referral effectiveness. | Policy documents; meeting minutes; workshop reports; referral audits. | Assumption: Partner engagement; Risk: Policy delays; Mitigation: MoUs, continuous evidence sharing. |
| Outputs | RoC clubs formed; champions trained; tools disseminated; survivors supported; peer networks established; policy briefs produced; partnerships formalized. | 5 RoC clubs; 20–30 actors trained; tools to ≥500 youth; 25+ survivor cases; ≥20 in peer networks; 2 briefs; 5–10 MoUs. | Club logs; training records; distribution records; case files; briefs; signed MoUs. | Assumption: Availability of partners; Risk: Logistical delays; Mitigation: Phased scheduling, digital options. |
| Activities | Training, RoC formation, tool dissemination, survivor support, research, advocacy, partnership engagement. | Tracked via quarterly progress reports. | Attendance lists; logs; reports; briefs; MoUs. | Assumption: Stable access; Risk: External disruptions; Mitigation: Contingency plans. |
| Inputs / Resources | Staff, funding, facilities, partnerships, tools, and established structures. | ≥90% budget execution; all trainings conducted. | Financial reports; activity records; MoUs. | Assumption: Timely funding; Risk: Resource shortages; Mitigation: Low-cost and in-kind support. |
This logframe provides a clear, measurable, and accountable structure for Phase III, ensuring alignment with the Theory of Change while facilitating effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and adaptive management throughout the two-year implementation period.
Discussion
This logframe demonstrates a highly strategic, evidence-informed, and sustainable approach that addresses the key lessons and persistent gaps identified in Phases I and II. The hierarchy logically progresses from tangible, verifiable outputs such as training 20–30 new champions and transport actors, establishing five additional Rights of Children (RoC) clubs, disseminating practical job verification tools, and providing coordinated support to 25+ survivors to meaningful intermediate outcomes that drive behavior change, economic resilience, and systemic improvements.
The indicators are realistic, measurable, and directly linked to the project’s three-pillar framework (Prevention, Survivor Support & Empowerment, and Research & Advocacy), while the means of verification rely on accessible, practical tools such as action plan tracking, referral logs, case files, and national reports ensuring robust, real-time monitoring and easy reporting to stakeholders. Risks, including economic pressures, community stigma, and potential political instability, are thoughtfully mitigated through livelihood integration, trusted faith-based entry points, flexible programming, and institutional embedding (MoUs and integration into Territorial MSHTR National Action Plan). The strong emphasis on sustainability evidenced by the exit strategy of fully localizing responsibilities within schools, Corps, community groups, and coordination mechanisms ensures that prevention, referral, and survivor support continue independently after funding ends. This structured, low-cost, high-impact model not only delivers exceptional value for money but also positions TSA-Uganda as a credible, strategic leader in Uganda’s national anti-trafficking response, making a compelling case for continued investment to achieve lasting, community-owned resilience against modern slavery.
Conclusion
Phase III of the Anti-Human Trafficking Project offers a critical and timely opportunity to consolidate and deepen the remarkable progress achieved in Phases I and II, transforming vulnerable border communities into resilient, self-sustaining environments free from human trafficking and modern slavery. The logical framework presented here provides a clear, measurable, and accountable pathway to impact, with realistic targets, robust risk mitigation, and built-in mechanisms for continuous learning and adaptation. By focusing on practical safe migration skills, survivor empowerment, and evidence-driven advocacy while leveraging existing community assets, faith networks, and national partnerships the project ensures high efficiency, sustainability, and alignment with Uganda’s national priorities and The Salvation Army’s global commitments.
Continued funding for this third phase will enable TSA-Uganda to protect thousands more children, youth, women, and survivors, strengthen national systems, and contribute to a trafficking-free future in Uganda’s high-risk border districts. With a proven track record, strong stakeholder trust, and a cost-effective, community-led model, this project represents an exceptional investment opportunity with lasting, transformative returns. We respectfully request your continued support to realize this vision and secure a safer, more dignified future for Uganda’s most vulnerable populations.
