This report summarizes the preliminary findings from a study to assess the feasibility of a storm resistant housing credit program and livelihood training for femaleheaded households managed by the Da Nang City Women’s Union (WU). The study was initiated in December 2010, with the leadership from Challenge to Change, research and coordination by five representatives of Da Nang DoFA and the Da Nang WU, and field surveys with the support of 16 project assistants from local WU branches. Methods included a questionnaire survey of 400 households in four districts of Da Nang, individual and group interviews with households, and community meetings to validate information.