SWAN (SOUTHERN WOMEN'S AID NETWORK)

Support the Cause Close to your Heart.

Our Mission

SWAN aims to bring hope and support to those in need, whether in Gaza, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Malawi, or within the UK. Their vision includes:
• Providing emergency relief abroad
• Supporting local initiatives such as community pantries and soup kitchens
• Empowering individuals through education and vocational training
• Ensuring access to essential resources like food and clean water
They encourage supporters to join their mission and become "SWAN Stars", helping to light up lives near and far.

Our Story

SWAN is a charity dedicated to providing aid and support to vulnerable communities both locally in the UK and internationally.

Our Specialism

SWAN specialises in:

Emergency relief efforts
Food distribution
Educational programmes
Vocational training
Community support services

Countries of Operation

SWAN operates in several countries, implementing projects tailored to the needs of each region:

United Kingdom: Soup kitchens and community pantries providing food parcels to those facing food poverty.
Palestine (Gaza): Monthly food packs, emergency aid (food, water, blankets), water tankers, a field hospital, and a bakery.
Pakistan: Weekly soup kitchens, sewing empowerment projects, educational support, and the Atta Project.
Afghanistan: A bakery providing daily bread and vocational skills training for men and women.
Bangladesh: Coding education for Rohingya children.
Malawi: Sponsorship of children’s education and Hifz programmes.

Donation Policy

SWAN operates a 100% Zakat policy, ensuring all funds donated for Zakat are given to Zakat-eligible cases. If you choose to donate your Sadaqah to specific projects, 100% of your donation will go directly to the project.