UHWC is a non-governmental organization that provides health services in Gaza with focus on women and children. Al Awda hospital is the largest facility of the Union of Heath Work Committees and was established in 1997 with community contribution covering 75% of the cost. The hospital provides all emergency, surgical, and maternity services in the north of the Gaza Strip.
Olive Kids collaborates with UHWC to facilitate annual Australian medical missions to operate at Al Awda.