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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.

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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.

تنتهي الحملة بتاريخ
Donation amount
Donation amount: $5,841,230
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Gaza Emergency Relief - Provide urgent aid.

Donation amount
Donation amount: $9,990,660 - Target:$12,000,000
12,000,000
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المزيد عن عملنا على الأرض

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

تعرّف على أنشطتنا

A decade of shared purpose and meaningful change!
Bank of Jordan Renews Its Membership with Taawon for the 10th Consecutive Year
Ramallah – Bank of Jordan has renewed its membership with Taawon, providing generous support for its various programs as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development in Palestinian communities.
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Strengthening the Resilience of Rural Families in the West Bank
Enhancing Rural Resilience: Empowering Women and Encouraging Children to Embrace Agriculture in Nablus
As part of the project "Enhancing the Resilience of Palestinian Households in Rural Communities in the West Bank through Livelihood and Protection Interventions", funded by Danish Muslim Aid and implemented by Taawon in partnership with the Agricultural Development Association (PARC), Nablus Gove
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Hand in Hand, Brightening Orphans’ Future
Taawon and Ooredoo Palestine Sign Agreement to Support Orphans in Gaza During Ramadan
Taawon and Ooredoo Palestine have signed an agreement to support orphans in the Gaza Strip during the blessed month of Ramadan, as part of the "Noor" program.
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Emergency Relief in the West Bank – Together, We Persevere
Taawon Distributes 1,290 Food Parcels and Provides Vital Support to Hospitals in the West Bank
In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the West Bank, Taawon has launched an urgent relief campaign under the slogan “Together, We Persevere.” As part of the initiative, 1,290 food parcels have been distributed to families who have been displaced and severe
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Share the Goodness of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2022

Dear friends, partners, and Taawon’s supporters We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued, faithful, and generous support to our projects and campaigns, and we are looking forward to your participation in our new campaign Share the Goodness of the Holy Month of Ramadan - From the Small Farmers to Marginalized Families which aims to enhance the resilience of needy families in the Gaza, by providing them with weekly fresh food baskets over a period of 5 weeks during the holy month and Eid.

Let us spread the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2023

Dear friends, partners, and Taawon’s supporters We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued, faithful, and generous support to our projects and campaigns, and we are looking forward to your participation in our new campaign "Let us spread the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan - From small farmers to the vulnerable families" which aims to enhance the resilience of needy families in the Gaza, by providing them with weekly fresh food baskets over a period of 5 weeks during the holy month and Eid.

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

Thousands of children in Gaza are grappling with the agony and disbelief of losing a parent.

The warmth and care of those who matter the most, stolen. No child should be left alone to fend for themself.
It is our responsibility and choice to stand by them now.

We are calling for donations to help us provide immediate relief and a lasting support system for 20,000 children.

Make a direct impact by sponsoring an orphan today.

Become an annual sponsor - $2,000

Become a monthly sponsor - $167

or choose your own amount, every contribution matters.

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A full-scale humanitarian crisis needs an unmatched scale of support. Here's how we are ramping up our efforts to ensure that donations will reach every orphan.

In partnership with Bank of Palestine Group, we have launched Noor’s Program to support 20,000 children orphaned by the war. Our target of 377 million dollars. to provide a comprehensive range of services that ensure these orphans can live with dignity, become active members of their communities, and build a better future for themselves.

We will be addressing several fronts from responding to immediate needs rising under the ongoing bombardment and aggression, to establishing a solid support system that the orphans can rely on until they reach the age of 18.

We have partnered with civil society organizations in Gaza that will help implement our various interventions, ensure direct access to the orphans and their families, as well as host activities in every locale. Meanwhile, our network of external experts will work alongside us to assess the program's needs, impact and progress.


This is our largest campaign for orphans to date. We count on every single contribution

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Noor Orphans Program Data

Distribution percentages of orphans by governorate:

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Every day

63 children in Gaza lose their parent

1 out 3

orphans are under 5 years

491

Orphans have been physically injured

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Each child will be enrolled into our program until 18 years of age.
Areas of intervention
requirement per orphan/year (usd)

Food & Clothing

Periodic meal vouchers and two clothing packages annually
580

Healthcare

Medical examination and treatment, disabled orphan rehabilitation, and assistive devices provision.
350

Education & Vocational Training

Tuition fees, school uniform and bag, supporting education, extracurricular activities, talent nurturing, and vocational education
835

Protection and Psychological Support

Individual and group sessions, as well as therapeutic recreational activities
65

Social Welfare

Fostering in orphanages or foster families
170
 
2,000 USD
or 167 USD monthly
Mohamed: A boy who lost everything, but still found a reason to smile.

Mohamed: A boy who lost everything,
but still found a reason to smile.

After losing his father and suffering severe injuries, Mohamed’s smile returned when he received new clothes. 'When I wore the new clothes, I felt like there’s someone out there who still cares,' he says.

Oday’s Vision Fades, But Hope Remains

Oday’s Vision Fades,
But Hope Remains

With the loss of his father and the sight in one eye, Oday faced darkness. Your support gave his family the essentials to restore hope for the future.

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About Taawon

Taawon is an independent collective of Palestinian entrepreneurs, business practitioners, scholars and thinkers, bound together across generations by our dedication for Palestine to persevere and thrive.

Since 1983, we have worked to help defend and preserve the Palestinian cause, our culture and our people, by empowering Palestinians and investing in building Palestine's human capital together with local civil society organizations and a growing network of global support.

Over the last 15 years, Taawon has supported 4,261 orphans across Gaza, doing so in collaboration with a network of civil society organizations who specialize in these areas. The approach has always been focused on providing a holistic intervention encompassing education, finance and physical and mental health for each child based on their individual needs.

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We are available for your inquiries.
Email us at [email protected] 

 

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Gaza's orphaned children are our collective responsibility.

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Thousands of orphaned children in Gaza are left heartbroken and lost, too young to understand the pain of losing their parents.

Their families, their warmth, their security—taken away in an instant. This Ramadan, let’s not let them face the darkness alone. It is our duty, our choice, to be the light they need.

Help us deliver urgent relief and develop a sustainable support system for 20,000 orphans in Gaza.

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Taawon Foundation is an independent, non-profit Palestinian organization founded in Geneva in 1983 as a development institution aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Palestinian people, preserving their heritage and identity, and supporting their vibrant culture. This is achieved through the systematic identification of the needs and priorities of the Palestinian people and employing appropriate mechanisms to maximize the use of available funding sources. The foundation implements its programs and interventions in partnership with a network of Palestinian civil society organizations that meet eligibility and due diligence requirements. It has offices in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, and Lebanon, in addition to offices in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Jordan, which can receive funding and support through their bank accounts to finance programs within Palestine. So far, Taawon has successfully supported various development and relief projects and programs with a budget exceeding $950 million, aiming to invest in the Palestinian people, strengthen community resilience, and provide humanitarian support.

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Be the change in an orphan’s life.
Sponsor today.

ندعوكــــــم للمساهمــة معنــا في تقديـــــم الإغاثة الفورية

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Facing an Unmatched Crisis: Our Commitment to Every Orphan.

In partnership with Bank of Palestine Group, we’ve launched Noor’s Program, aiming to support 20,000 children orphaned by the war. Our goal is to raise 377 million dollars to provide a comprehensive range of services, ensuring these orphans live with dignity, become active members of their communities, and build a better future for themselves.

Our response addresses multiple fronts, from addressing immediate needs to establishing a lasting support system that orphans can rely on until they turn 18.

We are collaborating with civil society organizations in Gaza to implement various interventions, ensuring direct access to orphans and their families, and organizing activities in every locality. Simultaneously, our network of external experts will assess the program’s needs, impact, and progress.

This is our largest campaign for orphans to date, and we rely on every single contribution to make it a success

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A quick glimpse of the current reality:

Distribution of orphan percentages by governorate:

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A quick glimps of the current reality:
Based on Noor’s records

Distribution of orphans by gender

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Distribution of orphans by age group

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The number of orphaned families.
7,241
The number of orphans with disabilities.
645
The orphans who are the sole survivors of their family.
56
The number of orphans who have lost both parents.
922
Total number of orphans.
19,501
The number of orphans who are injured or in need of specialized medical care.
1,020

Based on
Noor’s records

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Our Achievements in Numbers

Orphan
14,017
Medical exams and treatment
Parcel and package
16,183
Periodic food parcels and clothing packages.
Orphan
1,608
Special food for children and personal hygiene supplies.
Orphan
645
Rehabilitation services for orphans with disabilities
Rehabilitation Session
8,400
Rehabilitation services for orphans with disabilities.
Orphan
110
Providing assistive tools and devices.
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Based on Noor’s records

Our Achievements in Numbers in the Field of Humanitarian Needs

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Parcel and package
16,183
Periodic food parcels and clothing packages.
Orphan
1,608
Special food for children and personal hygiene supplies.

Our Achievements in Numbers in the Field of Healthcare

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Orphan
14,017
Providing assistive tools and devices.
Orphan
645
Rehabilitation services for orphans with disabilities
Rehabilitation Session
8,400
Rehabilitation services for orphans with disabilities.
Orphan
110
Medical exams and treatment
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How will your sponsorship be spent

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Each child will be enrolled in our program until they reach 18 years old ..

clothes
Food and clothing
Periodic meal vouchers and two clothing parcels annually.
The annual needs for each orphan (in dollars) = 580
health
Healthcare
Medical examinations and treatment, rehabilitation for orphans with disabilities, and providing assistive devices.
The annual needs for each orphan (in dollars) = 350
education
Education and Vocational Training
Tuition fees, school uniform and bag, education, talent care, and vocational training.
The annual needs for each orphan (in dollars) = 835
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Protection and Psychological Support
Individual and group sessions, along with therapeutic recreational activities.
The annual needs for each orphan (in dollars) = 65
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Social Welfare
Care in Orphanages or Foster Families
The annual needs for each orphan (in dollars) = 170
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“Success Stories”

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About Taawon Foundation

Taawon is an independent collective of Palestinian entrepreneurs, business practitioners, scholars and thinkers, bound together across generations by our dedication for Palestine to persevere and thrive. Since 1983, we have worked to help defend and preserve the Palestinian cause, our culture and our people, by empowering Palestinians and investing in building Palestine's human capital together with local civil society organizations and a growing network of global support.

Taawon and the Orphans of Gaza

Over the last 15 years, Taawon has supported 4,261 orphans across Gaza, doing so in collaboration with a network of civil society organizations who specialize in these areas. The approach has always been focused on providing a holistic intervention encompassing education, finance and physical and mental health for each child based on their individual needs.

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Gaza Emergency Relief - Provide urgent aid.

Gaza is enduring relentless attacks.
Families are displaced, surviving without basic necessities.

Since the first day of the attack, Gaza has faced unthinkable suffering. Thousands of families are forced to survive in inhumane conditions, struggling without food, clean water, and basic healthcare.

It is our responsibility to stand by them now. Your donations would help us provide immediate relief for over 1.7 million displaced individuals. Help us ensure they receive the basic humanitarian needs.

 

Make a direct impact by contributing to Gaza’s urgent needs today.

 

 

Donate Now
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The current reality at a glance..

1.7 Million Forcibly Displaced in a Small Area, Representing Only 10% of Gaza

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Every day

63 families are displaced

1 out of 3

children in Gaza are malnourished

630,000

students deprived of attending school

Gaza is in crisis. An unprecedented scale of support is needed.

Here’s how we are responding to ensure aid reaches every family in need

Since the onset of the attack, more than half a million individuals have benefited from our interventions. Through the Gaza Emergency Relief Campaign, we are addressing urgent needs such as food, water, healthcare, and shelter for those displaced.

We have partnered with 20 local civil society organizations in Gaza to ensure direct access to displaced families and deliver aid in the toughest circumstances. Alongside our on-ground partners, our global network of supporters is working tirelessly to provide critical support for Gaza.

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Areas of intervention

Food & Water

Food parcels &shopping vouchers, fresh produce parcels, and clean water

Healthcare

Medical supplies, and essential services, fuel for hospitals & ambulances

Shelter

Clothes, blankets, and emergency shelter materials

Mental Health Support

Essential Healthcare Services and social welfare

Majdi: A father supporting 8 family members while battling injury

After losing their home and struggling with injuries, your support provided them with essential clothing and hygiene kits, bringing comfort in difficult times.

Soha: A mother’s resilience builds a community kitchen.

Thanks to your support, Soha and her children managed to continue their work, providing 1,500 hot meals to displaced families through Taawon.

A family who lost everything yet refuses to give up.

Thanks to your support, Basem’s family received hygiene kits after losing their home in Gaza.

Shadi’s family finds warmth again

After losing their home and all their belongings, your support provided them with the clothes they need to stay warm.

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Taawon

Taawon is an independent collective of Palestinian entrepreneurs, business practitioners, scholars and thinkers, bound together across generations by our dedication for Palestine to persevere and thrive. Since 1983, we have worked to help defend and preserve the Palestinian cause, our culture and our people, by empowering Palestinians and investing in building Palestine's human capital.

Together with local civil society organizations on the ground and a growing network of global support, we have managed to provide life-saving aid to Gaza's most vulnerable. Since the beginning of the attack on Gaza, our relief efforts have focused on providing food, shelter, medical aid, and mental health support to over 520,000 individuals in Gaza.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with more than 20 local organizations who ensure that aid reaches those who need it most, even in the most challenging conditions.

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We are available for your inquiries.
Email us at [email protected] 

 

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Gaza’s families are counting on us.
Let’s stand by them today.

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