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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

Our Campaigns

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

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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 work on the ground

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

Learn about our activities

Rooted in the Land: Taawon Supports Raba Farmers with Automatic Olive Harvesters
In response to the growing challenges facing Palestinian farmers, Taawon provided the Raba Village Council in the Jenin governorate with a set of automatic olive harvesters to support local farmers during the olive harvest season.  
Mexican Senator José Gerardo Fernández Noroña Visits Taawon in Ramallah
Mexican Senator José Gerardo Fernández Noroña Visits Taawon in Ramallah and Expresses Solidarity with the Palestinian People and Support for the “Noor” Initiative for Orphans in Gaza  
Taawon Welcomes the Ambassador of Norway to Palestine
Taawon’s Director General Welcomes the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Palestine Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Director General of Taawon, welcomed H.E. Erik Berggrav, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Palestine, at the organization’s headquarters in Ramallah.
Toward Stronger Collaboration for Palestinian Communities
Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa met in his office in Ramallah with Dr.

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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