Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange Reviews

I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to come to Palestine and meet the wonderful people here. I have never experienced better hospitality anywhere else, everyone has been so kind and generous.
The West Bank is also beautiful, the architecture, landscape and art has been so nice to see and I have many souvenirs and gifts to bring back to Ireland.
I will leave satisfied that I have experienced the culture in full and I will definitely come to visit Hebron again!
Thank you to Go Palestine for making it all possible, they made the experience easy for me and provided so many opportunities.

Throughout all days in here, I came to realise a lot of important facts and elements of this country and region. Every program activities is memorable and make me being more interested in the situation and reality. Moreover, every people I met in this city is quite nice to me, and I could have an unforgettable days. Also, the landscape of Hebron and the southern side was great. The food culture is unique and wonderful one. I was really honored to be here and hope that I come back to my friends soon!

I learnt so much about the realities of life in Palestine at Go Palestine, but from a place of relative comfort. The centre is in the heart of the city of Hebron, and from here, it's relatively easy to get to places such as Hebron Old Town (where the Ibrahimi Mosque or Cave of the Patriarchs is), the farming village of Al Burj, Al-Aroub Refugee Camp. My favourite aspect of my experience are the people. I was only here one week but now it feels like I'm leaving my family. Can't wait to come back.

I learnt so much about the realities of life in Palestine at Go Palestine, but from a place of relative comfort. The centre is in the heart of the city of Hebron, and from here, it's relatively easy to get to places such as Hebron Old Town (where the Ibrahimi Mosque or Cave of the Patriarchs is), the farming village of Al Burj, Al-Aroub Refugee Camp. My favourite aspect of my experience are the people. I was only here one week but now it feels like I'm leaving my family. Can't wait to come back.

The people at Go Palestine are all very helpful, kind, good communicators, and have very good knowledge and insights. The advanced coordination and information was very helpful so I had more idea of what to expect. I also left my mind open to see what would happen and go with the flow. My Arabic classes were good. Giving English classes was fun but a little chaotic as I do not have experience with this, and when we had a large group of students, it was hard to manage the dynamics. My visits with healthcare and environmental professionals were very insightful in helping me understand how the systems are working in Hebron and in Palestine in general. It was really an honor to have time with these professionals who care so much about their work and their patients or the environment here. They are also facing challenges due to the political situation and it was helpful to understand that more. The visit to the old city was wonderful and also helps me understand the current situation. I had a fun cooking class and was happy to learn how to make Maqluba. It was delicious! In Hebron, I was never uncomfortable except for the hot weather which of course no one can control. I felt Hebron is safe and peaceful. I asked people when I needed something and they were always willing to help. It has been a great experience!

It has been really nice to get to know people from Palestine, speak with them and understand the actual situation. The center provide me of different activities that made it possible. Thank you.

The arabic classes are really useful and you can use what you learn in the streets and shops. The volunteers are really nice and kind and I had a really good time chatting and having fun with them. i get to know different tipes of living and seeing the world, and get to understand better the situation that the palestinians are living.

I had an amazing experience during my time here. One of the highlights was teaching English to local children. This was such a fun and rewarding experience, and seeing their enthusiasm made the lesson memorable.

I also had the opportunity to take part in meaningful cultural exchanges with local people. Everyone I met was incredibly welcoming, kind, and eager to share their stories and traditions, which made my stay even more special.

I took Arabic classes as well, and Tala was absolutely wonderful. She has a fantastic way of breaking down vocabulary and grammar into simple, easy to understand explanations, making learning Arabic much less intimidating and genuinely enjoyable.

As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe throughout my stay. The support, hospitality, and genuine care I received gave me confidence to explore and fully enjoy the experience. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a meaningful combination of volunteering, language learning, and cultural immersion. It was an unforgettable experience that I will always treasure.

The program is a great cultural exchange, learning arabic and conversing with students. I would definitely recommend to book some of the extra activities, be it visiting Nablus or Jericho, cooking a palestinian dish or visiting the camps. The human rights course was particularly valuable from my perspective, and seeing the joy on the kids' faces when distributing toys is a memory that will stay with me for a long time. The staff here was very attentive to my needs and flexible with the schedule due to current situation (war with Iran), so I felt very safe.

My time here was amazing. I met some great people and created many memories. the Center is a great place to volunteer and enjoy your time while doing so. they offer many activities like going to check out the Old City, going to the camps, and learning how to speak Arabic. You will be occupied for the time of your stay. Everyone here was very kind and welcoming. If anyone is thinking to themselves that they want to volunteer at the Go Palestine center then i would tell them , "Do it.". Not only will you be making a difference in someone else's life, yours will forever be changed for the better.

It was a powerful and eye opening experience for me. It helped me understand the reality of daily life in the West Bank beyond what I had read in the news. In Hebron and Halhul, we met inspiring activists and local organizations working in human rights and community support. Listening to their stories made the situation feel very real and personal.

One of the most impactful visits was to Masafer Yatta, where I saw the threats families face from nearby settlers. It was difficult to witness, but important to see the reality on the ground.

This internship gave me deeper knowledge, perspective, and respect for the resilience of the Palestinian people. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the conflict from a human perspective.