WORKSHOPS
PAWA fosters cooperation amongst community organizations and collaborates with other organizations that share the same vision. We are constantly searching for ways to improve our community and provide additional services.We are always open to suggestions so feel free to email us with any ideas. Currently we are happy to provide our community with professional support on the following topics:
- Cancer Support
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Youth Programs
Below is a brief list of monetary funding PAWA has collected and distributed. It has been an honor to provide these funds for our families in Palestine and Lebanon. Our funds rely heavily on the support of volunteers and generous donations. If you would like to contribute please email us at info@pawasca.com
Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committee Fundraising
P.A.W.A. participated in a drive raising $10,000 for the purchasing of ambulances for the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committee headed by Dr. Mustafa Barghouti:
Raised over $29,000 to be donated to the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committee.
Gaza Hospital
Raised $5,000 for the AL-Awda hospital in Gaza.
Ramallah Hospital
Raised $10,000 for the Ramallah hospital in the West Bank.
Palestinian Agricultural Relief
Raised $5,000 for the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee.
Educational Fund Raising
Raised funds for Palestinian students in the United States to pursue higher education.
Rachel Corrie Scholarship
Provided $10,000 scholarships to 67 college students at Birzeit University in Palestine.
SCHOLARSHIPS
PAWA’s international scholarship program is one of our most significant projects and where a majority of our funding is allocated. PAWA supports the four-year education of outstanding young women attending Palestinian universities throughout the West Bank, Gaza Strip and we recently added young women in the refugee camps of Lebanon.A merit and income based scholarship program, the international scholarship program seeks to support the academic, personal and professional goals of Palestinian young women. Considering the circumstances of life, education is a way through which young Palestinian women can be empowered and self-sustaining, while also helping their loved ones and families.
Since its inception, the scholarship program has funded over a hundred students of four-year degrees, ranging in disciplinary degrees from chemistry and biology to English literature and business.
Some of our university partners include:
AL-QUDS UNIVERSITY
ARAB AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
BIRZEIT UNIVERSITY
VOLUNTEERS
Are you committed to social justice and want to find ways to support a community based organization? Do you have great ideas, skills, are creative or seeking mentoring? Please consider volunteering for PAWA. Fill out the following form and our Youth and Volunteer Coordinator, Dina Sharif will be in touch.If you are a professional looking to extend your skills we welcome your services. If you are just looking to donate your time to a good cause we look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us at:
info@pawasca.com or dinaasharif@gmail.com with any opportunities, questions, or comments!
RACHEL CORRIE SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, PAWA solicits exceptional student-activists from across the United States to take part in a three-month intensive summer program at the prestigious Birzeit University`'`s International Summer Program.Past recipients of the award have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a strong commitment to student activism and social justice. The recipient is sent to study at Birzeit and the scholarship covers the cost of their travel, tuition and accommodation.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
PAWA is committed to supporting the sustainability of Palestinian women`'`s cooperatives, Palestinian farmers and hand-crafters. As a result, we purchase olive oil, ceramics, textiles and jewelry directly from Palestinian makers to support their lives and economies.EDUCATIONAL SERIES
PAWA`‘`s educational series program allows our organization to bring various topics of interest to our community. Presented by experts knowledgeable on the topics and issues discussed, these are community conversations that bring us together to learn on topics ranging from Palestinian history and culture to mental health and local social issues such as domestic violence and divorce.Example educational series include:
The Ethnic Cleansing of Jaffa: Mr. Ahmad Sakkijha and Dr. Said Shehadeh drew on personal experiences to share the history and present ethnic cleansing of Jaffa.
Fighting Depression in Palestine: Dr. Mohammad Herzallah of the Palestinian Neuroscience Initiative and Neuroscientist at Rutgers University, joined us to discuss the realities of depression and mental health concerns in Palestine.
Film Screenings: As part of our ongoing efforts to bring multiple perspectives on the realities of life in Palestine, we screen films. At such screenings, depending on the availability of the creators, we invite the filmmaker(s) and/or director(s) to discuss their work with our community.
To suggest an educational series or to volunteer your time to present on your area of expertise, please contact us at:
info@pawasca.com