PALESTINIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION Non-profit, community-based organization formed to uplift Palestinian American Women and support Palestinian communities through scholarships, community services, and cultural engagement since XXXX |
PAWA Purpose and Mission
Empower Palestinian American Women: The organization creates spaces for connection, education, leadership, cultural preservation, and social support for Palestinian American women and their families. Raise Funds for Scholarships: PAWA commonly hosts fundraising events (like galas and community hikes) to support scholarship programs that help students pursue higher education in the United States. Support Palestinian Communities: Funds raised often go beyond scholarships to help with community outreach, cultural programs, and humanitarian relief for Palestinians in the diaspora as well as in the West Bank, Gaza, and refugee camps. |
Scholarship Initiatives
One of the central pillars of PAWA’s work is raising and awarding scholarships to deserving students of Palestinian descent. These scholarships are typically funded through:
These programs help students afford college and university costs in the U.S. and encourage leadership, academic excellence, and active community involvement. |
Community Support and Cultural Preservation
In addition to scholarships, PAWA and similar Palestinian American women’s organizations aim to:
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Impact Beyond the USA
While many PAWA chapters focus on the Palestinian American community and educational support, they also contribute to humanitarian needs back in Palestine such as:
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get involved
become a Member Benefit 1 to be a member of PAWA. Benefit 2 to be a member of PAWA. Benefit 3 to be a member of PAWA. Benefit 4 to be a member of PAWA. | VolunteerAre 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. donateYou can choose for a one time or a consecutive donation amount. |