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  • Palestine
Length
1 to 12 weeks
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Anthropology Education History Human Rights Journalism Social Work

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
Arabic
Weekly Hours
30
Age Min.
18
Age Max
70
Qualifications
  • No Qualification is required.
  • Interns are not obligated to know Arabic in order to participate in the program.

Pricing

Starting Price
315
Price Details
This includes a guide who speaks fluent English, theoretical classes, field visits, accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic or Hebrew classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Meals Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

This includes a guide who speaks fluent English, theoretical classes, field visits, accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic or Hebrew classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.

What's Not Included
Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa
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About Program

The Refugees in Palestine Program offers interns the unique opportunity to become acquainted with the situation of refugees living in Palestine and gain a deeper understanding of their lives inside the West Bank camps. You'll have a chance to visit the refuggee camps and meet the families living there.

The purpose of this program is to teach our interns about the challenges the camp residents face on a daily basis, such as the reduced infrastructure, educational and health services that were once provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Another difficulty participants will get to study in the camps is the burgeoning population (camps don't allow further geographical expansion).

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Program Highlights

  • This program focuses on three aspects Theoretical, Practical, Linguistic and Social.
  • Your guide will speak fluent English.
  • You will meet camp residents and families, as well as officials from governmental and non-governmental institutions who work there.
  • Participants will take two field trips to the two camps in Hebron.
  • All participants will receive three hours of Palestinian spoken Arabic language lessons per week.

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Laurence
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Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience in Palestine

Feb 29, 2020
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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Immerse yourself in the culture and engage in conversation with Palestinians on a daily basis. Approach everything with a positive attitude and also be adaptable and flexible to situations.
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Alumni Interviews

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Laurence Murray

Program
Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)
Laurence Murray

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I wanted to experience Palestinian culture as well as the refugee situation first-hand. I also wanted to help students learn English through Music and in turn learn Arabic. Furthermore, I wanted to gain insight into the daily lives of those affected by the conflict.

This program looked to be a perfect fit for me and I am glad I made the decision to participate as a volunteer.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My program provider made me feel welcome in Hebron from day one and provided me with a fantastic apartment in the heart of the city. I lived in this apartment with fellow volunteers who I became close friends with and shared unforgettable experiences. I organized some day trips on my own and my program provider also organized group tours to various sights in Hebron.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The best advice I can give to someone going on this program is to immerse yourself in the culture as soon as possible and go along with the flow of daily life.

Practice Arabic with local people who will be more than happy to help you out and don't be afraid to ask for help whenever necessary. The Palestinian people are extremely hospitable, welcoming and warm.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

An average week as a participant of this program may involve one-on-one English tuition, classroom English teaching, volunteer work in refugee camps and also Arabic classes if you would like to learn Arabic.

I encourage participants to learn conversational Arabic to help with daily interactions, especially in refugee camps where English is less commonly spoken. This will improve your overall experience.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear before going on my trip was that I wouldn't be welcomed as a foreigner and I would struggle to learn the local language. I committed myself to a certain amount of Arabic hours per week and, although I am not fluent, this helped greatly to learn basic conversational skills and interact with Palestinians.

What did you learn on your program that will stay with you?

This experience has been one of a lifetime and something I will never forget. The community and spirit of Palestinian people are incomparable and I have never before felt so welcomed in a city as I did in Hebron. Exchanging cultures has been mutually beneficial and I have learned so much about a culture I previously knew so little about.

Location

Location:
Palestine
Currency:
Israeli New Shekel
Weather:
Jan-Mar
68 F / 50 F
Apr-Jun
81 F / 57 F
Jul-Sep
86 F / 72 F
Oct-Dec
81 F / 54 F
Airports:
Eilat-Ramon
( ETM )
Haifa-U. Michaeli
( HFA )
Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion
( TLV )

While traveling in the Palestine region, you will be confronted with their tumultuous history. The main pull for traveling in this region comes down to learning about the culture and breaking down unsubstantiated ideas. There is a lot to learn form the people, history, and political climate.

About Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange

The Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Exchange – Go Palestine, was founded with the goal of fulfilling the cultural, social, and educational requirements of the Palestinian community. Our center designs and facilitates various educational and community programs to enhance the skill sets of Palestinians in a range of areas. Through...

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