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What we do

Why what we do matters

After the 1948 Nakba, thousands of refugee families lost their homes and livelihoods. Since 1956 the Cooperative has turned traditional skills into income, education into opportunity, and solidarity into a lasting institution.

Graduates of a KCWHC training course

From skill to opportunity

Four reasons our work matters

Heritage
Tatreez carries the identity of Palestinian villages and families. Producing and selling it keeps that knowledge alive.
Income
More than 300 women earn from home through embroidery and tailoring, in camps, villages and towns.
Education
Vocational courses, literacy classes, sponsorships and a kindergarten open doors for women and children.
Solidarity
As a cooperative, members share responsibility, decisions and the results of their work.

300+women earning through embroidery and tailoring at home

3,000women employed at the Cooperative's peak

58active members across Palestine and the diaspora

1956founded by 12 women activists

3floors of workshops, kindergarten and showroom

Departments

Five departments, one mission

Each department serves women and families from a different angle: training, production, food, community support and international cooperation.

Vocational Training Department

Hands-on courses that equip marginalised women with practical skills for viable livelihoods.

Handicraft Embroidery Production Department

Traditional Palestinian tatreez, knitwear, garments and quilts, made by more than 300 women.

Agrofoods Production Department

Dried herbs, vegetables, pickles and preserves, made with traditional Palestinian methods.

Community & Humanitarian Department

Sponsorships, literacy, early childhood education, youth engagement and emergency aid.

International & National Cooperation Department

International channels for cultural exchange, cooperative learning and start-up projects for vulnerable families.

Programs

Programs that make a difference

From Kalandia Kitchen and Bazar to small businesses, youth and awareness programmes, and opportunities to invest in the Cooperative's future.

Kalandia Kitchen

Authentic Palestinian dishes and heritage foods, prepared by the women of KCWHC.

Kalandia Bazar

Our shop for hand-embroidered clothing, accessories and home decor made by KCWHC women.

SME Development Campaign

Training, tools and support to help women start and grow small businesses.

Youth Programs

Summer camps, cultural training, volunteering and leadership for young people.

Awareness-Raising Initiatives

Sessions on women's health, home economics, civic rights and cooperative values.

Investment Prospectus

Three feasibility-tested projects ready for partners and investors.

Support our work

Your gift can sponsor a child, train a woman, or launch a small business.

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