FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Sawa Organization
National Network
Palestine
Address
AI-Mukhmasi Building, Al-Baloo', Ramaliah, Palestine Ramaliah Palestinian TerritoriesCountry
Palestinian TerritoriesCity
RamaliahStreet address 2
AI-Mukhmasi Building, Al-Baloo', Ramaliah, PalestineTelephone
+97022418100Website
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2004Contact Person1
Ohaila ShomarJob Title 1
General DirectorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
Sawa is a leading Palestinian organization dedicated to providing support, protection and social counseling for survivors of violence. Sexual, gender-based and domestic violence against women and children remains widespread in Palestine. Together with our partners, Sawa combats violence against women and children in Palestinian society. Established in 1998 by a small but determined group of female volunteers, Sawa has grown into a mainstream non-governmental organization operating a national helpline for victims of violence across the Palestinian Territories. Our primary beneficiaries are battered and abused women and children.Mission and Objectives
Sawa's vision is to become a change catalyst for a Palestinian society that combats violence and supports human health, safety and dignity. Sawa's mission is to stand for an enhanced social wellbeing, based on values of humanity and gender equality, through a set of differentiated services to combat all types of violence, abuse and neglect practiced against women and children.Main Projects / Activities
Our values are as follows: Humanity: We stand for respecting and preserving human rights and dignity for all members of our society. Equality: We believe in diversity and work against discrimination in all its kinds. Change: We work on the creation of societal transformation for enhancing good citizenship and for breaking silence, passivity and surrender. Trust: We treasure ethical conduct and highly value openness and transparency.