Internship In Palestine (Human Rights, Palestinian Refugees, Law)
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About Program
The Internship in Palestine Program provides internationals with the opportunity to experience the Palestinian culture, daily life, human rights, Palestinian refugee situations, Palestinian laws, legal situation in the West Bank, and politics in Hebron, West Bank, while participating in a highly regarded community program with the Excellence Center.
The Center fosters this cultural experience by organizing visits for interns to different institutions (including both Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and governmental organizations), factories, and refugee camps in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine receiving a firsthand experience of daily life. This exciting experience is delivered through a number of internships at the Center. Furthermore, participants in the internship may study either Modern Standard Arabic or Ammiya (spoken Arabic dialects), gain transferable skills, meet Palestinian people, stay with a Palestinian host family, and learn more about the rich Palestinian culture.
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Program Highlights
- Studying Arabic in Palestine (Modern Standard Arabic, MSA) or Colloquial Palestinian Arabic
- Learning more and engaging in Palestinian culture and politics
- Assisting the cause of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank
- Leading community activities in the city of Hebron
- Providing educational support for Palestinian children
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Response from The Excellence Center
Hey Fionn!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at the Excellence Centre. Your 10-day stay in the Human Rights Internship program sounds like it left a deep and lasting impact.
The trips and visits you participated in, such as the tour of the old town and Al Ibrahimi Mosque, and the visit to Al Fawwar refugee camp, must have provided you with invaluable insights into the challenges faced by the Palestinian people. It's heartwarming to hear that despite these difficulties, you found the locals to be incredibly friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure you felt at home.
Your dedication to learning Arabic and the support you received from your teacher, Haya, and other instructors at the Center are commendable. The opportunity to meet like-minded volunteers and explore nearby cities and places added to the richness of your experience.
It's clear that your stay in Palestine was hugely enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. We're glad to hear you're looking forward to returning for a longer stay. Your recommendation to anyone interested in immersing themselves in Palestinian culture and connecting with its people is greatly appreciated.
Fionn, thank you for being part of the Excellence Center community, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Greetings from Palestine!