Taawon (Welfare Association)

Taawon (Welfare Association) is a non-profit, civic organization launched in Geneva in the year 1983, upon the initiative of a group of Palestinian and Arab economists 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.
Since its establishment, Taawon has invested funds reaching nearly US $900 million, dedicated to development and relief programs.

Taawon’s record over the past 40 years reflects a journey full of achievements reinforced by strong partnerships.
Taawon’s long and rich experience has enabled it to:

• Overcome obstacles and difficult conditions due to the Israeli occupation
• Find innovative and creative solutions to crises
• Remain responsive to needs despite social and economic instability

Taawon maintains a presence in:

• Palestine
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Switzerland
• Great Britain (via its sister organization)

Its interventions reinforce the steadfastness of Palestinian citizens in Palestine and the refugee camps in Lebanon.

Taawon aims to:

• Empower Palestinian individuals and civil society institutions
• Strengthen identity, freedom, democracy, and human values
• Preserve Palestinian cultural heritage, highlighting its unique position
• Unleash the creative energies of youth, women, and children
• Provide equal opportunities for all segments of society
• Promote creativity and excellence despite the most difficult circumstances

Taawon works in partnership with civil society organizations through:

• Purposeful planning
• High-standard policies

Guided by:

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• The Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity

🏅 Awards & Recognition:

• Taawon Awards for Excellence & Creativity, granted annually to those advancing sustainable development in Palestine
• Recipient of the Mahatma Award (2018–2020) for COVID‑19 humanitarian efforts taawon.org

Our Vision*:*

“To envision the Palestinian people as citizens of an independent, free, democratic Arab Palestine, living in dignity, prosperity and self‑fulfillment.”