If discrimination against women in the Third World is formidable, so too are their heroic efforts to overcome it. Women have become organised at an unprecedented rate in the last two decades, establishing networks within and across countries to communicate with each other. Their grassroots organisations are usually characterised by limited funds but high levels of initiative, determination and courage .
Most poor women have little access to health care.
This Community Aid Abroad supported project also identifies potential trainers to go out into villages to form other training groups. Domestic violence is rife in many Third World countries. In Fiji, Community Aid Abroad helps fund a Crisis Centre formed by women to provide counselling and emergency support services. The Centre also conducts major public awareness campaigns about domestic violence and legislative issues affecting women. Cash income helps give Third World women some control over their lives.