Our commitment of shared aims is one that should ensure a society where women and children feel free and safe. The attainment of such a society will require partnership between the government, the private sector and the NGOs. We are not oblivious to the financial constraints that NGOs face. To this end the National Development Agency, NDA, will seek to support NGOs working in this field and liaise with other local and international donors to raise funds to combat gender-based violence.