Community Engagement in Palestine
Community Engagement in Palestine
- Palestine
About Program
The Palestine Immersion and Internship Program (PIIP) is proud to offer a diverse and multifaceted program for international volunteers fascinated by Palestinian culture and the West Bank. This program includes seasonal offerings, such as the Olive Grove Harvest, and constant ones like education support and NGO exposure. PIIP works with world-renowned institutions such as: Non-Violence International, Nina Franklin Fund, Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem University, and the Amos Trust. Additionally, PIIP is well-connected with local universities and councils such as: Palestine Polytechnic University, Massafer Yatta Village Council, and various others. These connections allow PIIP to grant its international volunteers a structured and unparallel experience focused on community engagement, local support, and global solidarity.
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Program Highlights
- Experience the Palestinian way of life and culture, fostering global connection and solidarity.
- Engage in valuable community programs like the Olive Harvest Program to gain hands-on experience and support local efforts.
- Explore the West Bank through educational trips to historical sites, cultural landmarks, social organizations, and social programs.
- Build lasting relationships and promote international connection with a fascinating community.
- Work on practical skills like Arabic language, refugee and NGO operations, olive harvesting, and intercultural communication.
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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.
