A quasi-public organization, VWU has a membership of over 13 million women with a network throughout Viet Nam, including more than 10,000 local women’s unions in communes and towns across the economy. The Union is active in supporting women’s entrepreneurship, viewing its role as a promoter and supporter of women-run enterprises, gender equality, Viet Nam’s integration into the international economy, and socio-economic development in Viet Nam. Its support for women entrepreneurs includes policy advocacy, including research studies, surveys, and workshops. VWU also raises gender awareness of policy makers and other influential actors and supports access to credit for women’s businesses.