Unique experience in Palestine

I had an amazing experience with La Casa and would really reccomend it to anyone looking to volunteer or learn Arabic in Palestine. Before I came I had some concerns about how dangerous the West Bank would be given the current situation but as soon as I arrived I felt more self and welcome than I have in any other country I've visited. Everyone I've met has been incredibly friendly and excited to have a foreigner visit Hebron and see what it's really like. The Old City is beautiful and everyone has extraordinary often very moving stories to tell about like under occupation.

The Palestinian family I'm staying with immediately made me feel at home and have a great sense of humour. I had my own large room and bathroom and the family cooked delicious Palestinian meals every night. Throughout my time in Hebron I met so many fun interesting people. Most evenings we would go to a coffee-shop overlooking the city to eat and smoke shisha with a group of young Palestinians and international volunteers.

The Arabic classes with Emme were really engaging and my spoken Arabic improved a lot in a short space of time. The whole program was very professional and well-organised thanks to Nicole the project co-ordinator who arranged everything and introduced me to lots of people .