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.
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Based on its pursuit of continuous development and growth and in line with its three-year plan-based approach, Taawon developed its strategic plan 2020-2022. The plan serves to continue to consolidate the foundations it was built on, supported by its administrative, financial and program elements, capitalizing on accumulated achievements to make quantum leaps in performance through the adoption of new strategic trends with smart solutions at the institutional governance level that can show actual programs’ impact.
Artist Mrs. Saeda Elbitar Ghanem Supports Gaza’s Orphans Through “Noor”
In a powerful blend of art and compassion, visual artist Mrs. Saeda Elbitar Ghanem has donated a portion of the proceeds from her latest exhibition to support orphaned children in Gaza through Taawon’s Noor initiative.
The exhibition, held two months ago at the Diwan of the Abdul Hadi family and under the patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi, marked the culmination of four years of dedicated creative work. Elbitar Ghanem’s collection portrayed the human experience with deep emotion and imagination.
Taawon Launches “Roots & Threads” to Empower Youth in Northern West Bank
Taawon Launches “Roots & Threads” to Empower Youth in Northern West Bank
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Development, and in partnership with Tamer Institute for Community Education and with generous support from GOAL Global, Taawon has officially launched Empowering the Future: Roots & Threads, a youth-focused initiative designed to support youth in Jenin and Tulkarem who are facing immense psychological and social pressure due to the ongoing instability and repeated incursions in the region.
Education Consultant-NOOR Gaza Orphan Care Project
Taawon is looking to hire an Education Consultant to be part of our team in our Gaza office - NOOR Gaza Orphan Care Project
Taawon and Al-Quds University Launch Training in Heritage Conservation and Site Management
As part of its long-standing efforts to preserve Palestinian cultural identity, Taawon, through its Old Cities Revitalization Program, has launched a specialized training course in heritage conservation and site management. Held in partnership with Al-Quds University and generously supported by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the course runs from July 6 through the end of August 2025 and is integrated into the university’s accredited summer curriculum.
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