Developing women's ability to write is essential to enabling women to express their needs, wants and demands effectively and to influence the development of society. The creation and dissemination of information about gender is essential for both men and women to challenge the gender status quo. These processes have been at the core of Agenda's mission and the Writing Skills Development Programme adds to this. The Writing Programme has two primary objectives: to develop the writing skills of women from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and; to contribute to the development of gender-informed writers producing gender-informed media.