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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.

Our Impact in Numbers

+$900m

Invested in empowerment and developmental projects

+$900m

Invested in empowerment and developmental projects

+200

Institutions worldwide partnered with us

+200

Institutions worldwide partnered with us

+$1 million

Palestinian lives impacted everyday

+$1 million

Palestinian lives impacted everyday

+20,000

Orphaned children under the care of our Noor Program

+20,000

Orphaned children under the care of our Noor Program

+6,274

University students supported with tuition coverage

+6,274

University students supported with tuition coverage

+2,260

Graduates enabled to entered the local workforce

+2,260

Graduates enabled to entered the local workforce

Our Campaigns

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

More about our works

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

Our Activities

The Big Heart Foundation's USD 1.6 million investment in the Taawon-led initiative enables a full continuum of c
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

Interventions of the "Noor" Program for Gaza Orphans up to January 2025

At the onset of the war on Gaza in 2023, Taawon, in partnership with Bank of Palestine Group, launched the third phase of its orphan care program, "Noor." The program aims to provide comprehensive support to 20,000 children who lost one or both parents due to the war on Gaza in 2023-2024. Spanning 18 years, with an estimated budget of $378 million, Noor is designed to ensure orphans live with dignity while safeguarding their rights to education, healthcare, psychological support, and social care.

The Hashemite Charitable Organization and Taawon: A Strategic Partnership to Support Palestine and the Health Sector in Gaza

Amman – February 5, 2025 – His Royal Highness Prince Rashed bin Al Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, welcomed representatives from Taawon to discuss ways to strengthen mutual cooperation and solidify the strategic partnership between the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and Taawon. The meeting followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties to support various fields, with a particular focus on initiatives that bolster the health sector in Gaza.

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.

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