My name is Billie and I am currently studying a masters in Law in London. I decided to come to Palestine, and Hebron in particular, in order to learn about the legal situation on the ground. I spent two weeks on the Lawyers in Palestine programme with Go Palestine and really wish that I could have spent more time here as there is so much Read More …
Why you choose Palestine? My fourth time visiting the holiest land on Earth led me to decide to conduct English lessons for Palestinian primary school students through the Palestinian Center (Go Palestine) in Hebron, as my previous visits didn’t provide me with enough time to stay in one place for a long period. Back home in Australia, I study a Master of International Relations at Read More …
My name is Riley Realing. I am twenty-two years old from America. I study International Relations and French at the University of Wyoming. I came to Palestine briefly in the beginning of the year and really loved it. I knew that I needed to return, but I wanted to stay in a capacity larger than just tourism—to be truly engrained in the culture and way Read More …
My name is Victor Calero, I am 20 years old and I am from Ecuador. Actually I am studying Law at Universidad de las Américas in Quito, thats why I choose the Lawyers in Palestine Program organised by the Palestinian center (Go Palestine) to engage with the Palestinian legal system and to be able to expand my knowledge while learning another language and get to Read More …
Fiona and Hannah joined stay with Palestinian host family program. You might hear that Palestine is a radical Muslim place and dangerous for normal people to go to. It’s such a wrong perception. We had the most amazing time. Shireen and her family were so lovely. Everyone at the Palestinian center were friendly and prepared to spend time talking with us and answering our questions. Read More …
Being with a host family in a foreign country is a unique experience where you have the chance to live every single detail of the daily life, attending the traditional occasions and share a great time with the family members. Palestine has been a good destination for those who look to live with a host family. As might know that Palestine is under the Israeli Read More …
The online Arabic program is perfect for anyone wishing to travel or communicate within the Levant. My teacher is passionate about her teaching and pupils, is extremely well prepared, encouraging and attentive. Each programme is customised to suit your particular needs and is flexible to suit your availability and commitment to language learning. This new virtual program means that you can access this expertise from Read More …
My name is Lillian, and I am from America. I am in my third year of university at the Pennsylvania State University, where I am in a dual-degree program pursuing a Bachelor of International Politics and a Masters of International Affairs at the same time. My primary focus is Middle Eastern Politics. I’ve really enjoyed my time at the Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Read More …
My experience with the Palestine center was one of the most fulfilling experiences I have done in my many years of travelling. Whilst, I was here I was able to help teach school children in a refugee camp an essential English skill that could really change the course of their future. The center was also great in preparing visits in our free time to see Read More …
I am, Jamie, a 49-year-old trial attorney with over 20 years experience defending the rights of the accused, which recently has included people from the Levant including Palestine. Prior to this program I studied Fusha (MSA) for two years and studied the Egyptian Dialect in Cairo for 2 weeks with some travel to Jordan and Jerusalem. My program was only for two weeks but I Read More …
I volunteered to teach English at the Go Palestine centre for a month from December 2022 to January 2023, and my experience was overwhelmingly positive. My time at the centre was spent teaching English twice a day, with each class about 90 minutes long, and taking Arabic classes twice a week. Fridays and Saturdays are the weekend, and there is always something to do, whether Read More …
My tutor Dua’a has been fantastic! Bearing in mind I am learning as a complete beginner (as well as learning online which presents is own set of challenges) my tuition has been fun, engaging, challenging and rewarding in equal measure. My tutor has been exceptionally accommodating and supportive of my Arabic language journey. Arranging lessons was always easy and straightforward, and the content was always Read More …
My name is Laurence and I’m a freelance musician from Scotland. I’m 27 years old and I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures. My time in Hebron and the Palestinian centre has been insighftul, fulfilling and the experience of a lifetime. I have been able to engage with Palestinians on a daily basis and learn about daily life here whilst making new friends along the Read More …
My name is Patrick, and I come from Denmark. During my stay in Hebron, the Palestinian Center has helped me obtain deeper knowledge about the conflict and the conditions here. Through teaching English in Hebron and at a nearby refugee camp, I was given an amazing opportunity to interact with people, learning about their point of views, and their local customs, all the while making Read More …
My name is Livia and I work for an International Foundation based in New York City. I first visited Palestine in March 2018 for a work trip and this was my second visit to the West Bank. I have a personal interest in the MENA region and Palestine in particular and was very happy to have the chance to meet local Hebron residents and learn Read More …
My name is Calum and I am from the United States, I spent the last year in Lebanon studying Arabic and wanted to continue with the progress I made in the Levantine Dialect. Therefore, naturally Palestine was the perfect fit! Don’t let the proximity of the occupation dissuade you, Hebron is the most fascinating city in the West Bank. I loved exploring both sections of Read More …
Hello, my name is Amin Abdelaziz, I am a 20-year-old student studying Law at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and I have just completed the Volunteering with Refugees program at Go Palestine. My experience volunteering in Hebron, Palestine was very different from my other volunteering experiences. Volunteering in Hebron was an eye-opening experience for me, even as a Palestinian who knows fully Read More …
Hello my name is Oume, I’ve done the lawyers in Palestine program with go Palestine. I’ve been here for two weeks in Hebron and my experience has been really great, learning a lot about the culture, the language and learning how the legal system is so different from the west especially the ones of the UK which I’m so familiar with. The hospitality has been Read More …
My name is Lilly McKenzie, and in July and August 2019 I completed the Media in Palestine Internship Program in Hebron with Go Palestine. I’m from Australia, but have spent the last year on a Journalism exchange in Europe. I’ve always been interested in the occupation, and want to pursue a career as a foreign correspondent covering humanitarian crises. The chance to experience a taste Read More …
My name is Martha, and I am a 20-year-old Politics and International Relations student, studying at the University of Birmingham. I came to Hebron for a week-long Human Rights course in August 2019, during a month-long trip to Palestine. My week in Hebron has been fantastic. My friend and I stayed with Marwa, who provided everything we could have wanted and was so warm and Read More …
My name is Hannah Brock and I’m a 20year old student of History and Politics at the University of Oxford. Although I was only able to spend one week with Go Palestine in Hebron, it was very informative and highly enjoyable! During my time here, I have been introduced to many people who’s stories have helped shed light on the difficulties that ordinary Palestinians face Read More …
Hello, my name is Natalia Macias and I’m 23 years old. I am Mexican American and I’m currently living in Asheville, NC. Choosing Go Palestine was probably one of the best decisions I could have made. Not only is everyone friendly and welcoming, but everything you do in the center is purposeful and makes you feel as if you’re truly reaching your highest potential. In Read More …
Murhaba (Hi)! My name is Rayyan; I am 20 years old, and I am from a city named Birmingham in Great Britain. For me, the reasons for which I decided to come to Palestine are plentiful. Firstly, as a Law student – I have just finished my first year at the University of Oxford – the Lawyers in Palestine program has propelled me into the Read More …
I had an amazing experience with the Go Palestine in Journalism & Media Internship in Palestine program, I visited a refugee camp, radio station, met journalists, tours of the area, got first-hand experience of the situation in The West Bank, learned a lot about the conflict and also had a lot of free time to visit the wonderful sites and places of interest to see Read More …
Marhaba! My name is Francesco, and I am a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Derby, England. I decided to come to Palestine and Hebron particularly because I am interested in the politics of the place as well as the Arabic language. I had also visited Palestine on previous occasions, and I was impressed by its friendly people and beautiful cities. Despite the Read More …
I’m Nikka Marie Dominique, and I am currently a university student studying psychology in California, United States. I served as a Human Rights intern for Go Palestine for five weeks. I’m extremely passionate and dedicated in learning about the wellness of people, specifically youth, in environments riddled with extreme trauma. I have more than five years of field experience working with young people in America Read More …
My name is Jasmine, and I am Italian, but I live in London, and I am studying International Relations. My studies specialize in the Middle East and U.S. relations with Israel and the Middle East, so I was very motivated to come to Hebron to learn more about Israeli human rights abuses and how the occupation is affecting Palestinians. I also wanted to learn more Read More …
I was interested in visiting Palestine and found the Palestinian Center whilst searching for relevant programs. The program includes visits to the Old City, to Al-Fawwar camp, to various human rights organizations, to the court, and meetings with lawyers and human rights activists. We organized a workshop and facilitated a group discussion with law undergraduates from Hebron University. The Palestinian legal system is complex and Read More …
My name is Sophie, I’m 20 years old, and I came to Palestine from Russia for three incredible weeks to do the Teach English & Learn Levantine Arabic in Palestine program. I study standard Arabic language and history of Arabic countries in my university, so my trip to Palestine was an opportunity to practice my language skills and increase my knowledge about Palestinian history. My Read More …
Hello, My name is Lamont, and I’m from the USA. I came to Hebron, Palestine to volunteer in the West Bank with Go Palestine. Some of the activities I engaged in included: teaching English, visiting the Hebron glass factory, the Hirabaw scarf factory and the Old Town garden area. In addition, I started learning the Palestinian dialect of Arabic and we handed out dates to Read More …