Projects, initiatives and funding targeting women have mushroomed, interest in and momentum for gender issues seem to be at their highest. Low human development, inadequate skills and capacities, unequal access to resources, opportunities, knowledge and support, and continuing marginalisation or discrimination in collective decision making at different levels, are still widespread. The threat of violence and the lack of control of one's own time and efforts are also significantly limiting factors. The missions of these organisations span technical support and advice, service delivery, credit facilitation, capacity building, legal literacy, policy advocacy, representation and more.