Welfare Association (Taawon) is a leading independent Palestinian non-profit civil society organization, working in Palestine and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. Taawon in Arabic, translates to working together to do good which lies at the core of the organization's culture, and governs its everyday operations in development. Since its establishment in 1983, Taawon invested over $650 million in seven major programs: education, community development, youth and women empowerment, orphan support, culture, restoration of ancient cities, and its flagship project The Palestinian Museum. Visit our website: www.taawon.org