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ABOUT TAAWON

For Palestine.
We Persevere.
We Thrive.

Taawon (Welfare Association) is a non-profit, civic organization launched in Geneva in the year 1983, upon the initiative of a group of Palestinian business leaders and intellectuals. Taawon has become one of the largest organizations operating in Palestine and the diaspora camps in Lebanon, whereby it touches the lives of more than one million Palestinians on an annual basis, with half of these beneficiaries being women.

1mn+

Palestinian lives impacted every year

$900mn+

Invested in empowerment and developmental projects

200+

Institutions worldwide partnered with us

حملاتنا

Noor - Sponsor a child. Save Gaza’s future.

تنتهي الحملة بتاريخ
Donation amount
Donation amount: $5,841,230

Gaza Emergency Relief - Provide urgent aid.

Donation amount
Donation amount: $9,990,660 - Target:$12,000,000
12,000,000

المزيد عن عملنا على الأرض

Relief & Community Resilience
Relief & Community Resilience
Education & Culture
Education & Culture
Healthcare
Healthcare
Urban Development
Urban Development

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Palestine: From Inherited Connection to Lived Experience
At a time when the geographical distance between Palestine and its people around the world is widening, and the need to build new forms of connection that go beyond fleeting visits or emotional attachment is growing, a fundamental question emerges: How can belonging be
A Partnership That Creates Impact... Education That Shapes the Future
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, alongside Taawon (Welfare Association), celebrated the conclusion of the "Enhancing Cadre Competencies for Adapting STEM Education in Palestinian Schools" project.
When We Protect Universities, We Protect the Right to Education.
Taawon participated in the Friends of Palestinian Universities (FPU) Annual Conference 2026, Standing with Palestinian Higher Education: Global Solidarity and Academic Partnership, held in London, bringing together Palestinian university leaders, international academics
Because every child deserves to learn, to heal, and to dream.
Taawon (Welfare Association), with support from Malala Fund, is implementing a new project to help restore safe and inclusive learning opportunities for children in Gaza at a critical time, as children continue to face severe disruptions to their education, protection, and psychosocial well-being

Taawon Hosts Sectoral and Regional Workshops to Strengthen Sustainable Development and Palestinian Resilience

Amid mounting challenges in Palestine, Taawon organized a series of sectoral and regional workshops targeting institutions across the West Bank, including Jerusalem, and Palestinian communities within 1948 areas. These workshops, which engaged over 200 Palestinian organizations from diverse sectors, aim to position Taawon as a comprehensive platform connecting local and international stakeholders to foster a cohesive developmental vision.

Taawon and Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) Sign MoU to Support Gaza's Healthcare Sector

Amman, Jordan – Taawon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) to provide logistical support for the delivery of mobile health clinics and medical equipment to Gaza. This partnership is part of joint efforts to assist those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Hussein Al-Shebli, Secretary General of JHCO, and Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Director General of Taawon.

Signing of a MoU between Caritas Jordan and Taawon to Support the Gaza Mobile Health Initiative

Amman, Jordan – In a significant step towards bolstering healthcare services for those affected by the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Dr. Tareq Emtairah Director General of Taawon, and Mr. Wael Suleiman, Director General of Caritas Jordan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. This agreement aims to support the Mobile Clinics Initiative in the Gaza Strip.

Taawon and The Palestinian Museum Announce the Launch of the Book and Exhibition "Jerusalem in the Mamluk Era: History and Architecture"

Birzeit – Palestine: Taawon and The Palestinian Museum, announced today the launch of the book Jerusalem in the Mamluk Era: History and Architecture by Dr. Nazmi Al-Jubeh, along with an accompanying exhibition curated by Eyad Issa titled Mamluk Jerusalem, inspired by the chapters of the book and revolves around its themes and concepts.

The book is published by Taawon, implemented under the supervision of the Jerusalem Old Cities Revitalization Program, and funded by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.

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