Can I be a volunteer in Gaza? Volunteering in Gaza can be a complex and challenging endeavor due to the ongoing conflict, political instability, and humanitarian crisis in the region. If you’re interested in volunteering, here are some steps and considerations to keep in mind: Steps to Volunteer in Gaza: Considerations: Alternatives to Volunteering in Gaza: If direct volunteering in Gaza is not feasible, consider Read More …
Category: Volunteers & Interns Stories
Volunteer in the West Bank & Learn Arabic – Meet Maariyah from the UK
Volunteer in the West Bank & Learn Arabic : Iām Maariyah ā a 25-year-old Doctor from the UK. I visited Hebron and participated in the Go Palestine āTeach Englishā Program for a mere one week. This included teaching English to students, mothers and local workers in Hebron. The lessons were great as they are one on one, and so I could tailor it to the Read More …
The West Bank Volunteer Program (1-12 Weeks) – Meet Ruquyya from the UK
The West Bank Volunteer Program : My name is Ruquyya. I was born and raised in Britain and am married with 4 daughters. A colleague from my workplace came to Palestine and advised me to visit. After extensive searches online and Skype calls and email exchanges, I felt that Palestine Go was the best fit for me and gave me the confidence to visit alone Read More …
Traveling to Palestine via Ben Gurion Airport – Written by Jade from Belgium
Before going to Hebron, I had so many questions about how to get there, how long it would take, how I would get by without speaking any Arabic, how migration would be and so on. In the end, everything went well, but I hope to answer most or maybe all of your questions with this guide to Hebron. Generally you donāt need to arrange or Read More …
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Internship – Meet Tallas from Australia
Human Rights & Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Internship : The Go Palestine center is located in the heart of Hebron. looking at that from Australia when I’d never been to Palestine before it looked like it was deep in the trenches in the middle of the unknown. Getting to Hebron was easy it’s the biggest city in Palestine and that meant that there was plenty to do Read More …
Media Internship in Palestine – Story of Jada from USA
My name is Jada and I decided to travel to Palestine during the holiday break for my Masterās program. While I am from California, I am currently living and studying Conflict Transformation at Queenās University Belfast in Northern Ireland. My interest in studying conflict transformation first began because of my first trip to Israel-Palestine with my undergrad universtiy. I originally visited with a study abroad Read More …
Human Rights Internship in Palestine – Story of Miriam from USA
What ever you think you know and understand about the situation for ordinary people in Palestine is magnified a thousand times when you volunteer here. Nothing compares to interacting with people on a daily basis on the way to your work place and travelling around gives you an opportunity to see the problems at first hand .Being here solely as a tourist can be a Read More …
Teach English in Palestine – Story of Jack from Ireland
Hi. My name is Jack McGrath. I am 28 years old and from Ireland. I am currently a teacher of English and History in Dubai. I participated in “Go Palestine” program for 3 weeks this Summer. During my time at the “Go Palestine” Centre, I participated in a wide variety of teaching in the West Bank area. These included, teachers that needed extra help in Read More …
Media & Journalism Internship in Palestine – Allie from the USA
My name is Allie, and I am a graduate student studying Media Studies in the United States. My time working with the Palestine Center in Hebron has been exceptional. For three months, I have worked at the center. Because of my extended trip, I was able to participate in several of the Palestinian Centerās programs, including the Media Program, the Conflict Resolution Program, and the Read More …
Law & Human Rights Internship in Palestine – Story of Marco from Italy
My name is Marco from Italy, I did Law and Human Rights internship in Palestine program at Go Palestine in Hebron. I want to say that, there’s no respect of human rights in Palestine. In fact I saw this as first impact when I arrived in Jerusalem after the landing in Tel Aviv. This because, the first impression I had when I saw Israeli cops, Read More …
Volunteer in the West Bank – Story of Lyon from USA
My name is Lyon, I’m American, and I study and work out of the Political Science department of Penn State University. This trip was my first time in the Middle East, and of course Palestine, and it was both incredibly rewarding and highly educational. As someone who operates in left-wing political circles, I was not naĆÆve of the situation in Palestine when I arrived, and Read More …
Media Internship in Palestine – Story of David from Ireland
Iām David, a 21-year-old student from Ireland. I stayed in Hebron for the month of May 2022. I always wanted to go to Palestine, and after finding the Go Palestine Centre I thought it would be the perfect way to learn about the local experience while staying. I did the media internship and the industry internship, and would definitely recommend both to anyone looking to Read More …
Law & Human Rights Internship in Palestine – Story of Francesco from Italy
My name is Francesco, I’m a university student at the University of Florence, in Italy. I’m at the final year of the Bachelor Degree in Economic Development, International Cooperation and Conflict Resolution. I attended the Internship Programme in Human Rights and Refugees. Overall, my experience was very good and the Palestinian Center helped me a lot in networking, making some good experience regarding my (hopefully) Read More …
Intern at a Palestinian Law Firm – Story of Konstantinos from Greece
My name is Konstantinos Roskas, I come from Greece, but I am currently residing in London, where I undertake work as a lawyer (County Court Advocate). My experience in Hebron has been more than rewarding, considering the cultural and legal heritage of Palestine. From the outset, participants realise how warm and welcoming the Palestinian culture is, not only because of the approachability that it displays, Read More …
Law Internship in Palestine – Story of Sacha from Switzerland
I came to Palestine to take part in the āLawyers in Palestineā program offered by the Palestinian center (Go Palestine) in Hebron. I had the chance to meet with dozens of lawyers, judges and prosecutors and ask them about their work in Palestine. Although two months here didnāt make me an expert in Palestinian law, it allowed me to grasp the different legal concepts in Read More …
Volunteer with Palestinian Children – Story of Shadi from Italy
My name is Shadi Abdelaziz. I am a 20 years old boy from Palestine and Italy, currently studying Internationally Relation in my second year of university in Birmingham, in the United Kingdom. Although I have been to Palestine every summer to visit my relatives in Nablus, I have never been in Hebron. Hebron is a beautiful city full of humble and friendly people. In fact, during Read More …
Study Palestinian Dialect in Palestine – Story of Sydney from the USA
Tell us about yourself and what you did in Palestine. Hi! My name is Sydney Gwidt and I am from Wisconsin in the United States. I stayed in Hebron for one month with a Palestinian host family and completed the intensive Arabic course at Go Palestine. I cannot even begin to describe my time here in Palestine, and how happy I am that I chose Read More …
Volunteer in the West Bank Program – Story of Haneen from Canada
My name is Haneen Eldalk. I am a 27-year-old female residing in Canada. I am original of Palestinian background. I came to Palestine for a few reasons: to see the greenery and nature of this beautiful country, to experience first-hand what goes on here, to sit and reside with its residents for a while, and to teach communicative English. My two weeks stay was one Read More …
The Human Rights & Conflict in Palestine Internship – Story of Cathal from Ireland
Let’s meet Cathal and get to know him. Hi, my name is Cathal, I am 27 years old and from Ireland. Earlier this year I decided to partake on the Human Rights and Conflict program for two weeks in Hebron ā Palestine. I am currently a student at Queens University Belfast studying International Relations and Conflict Studies. It made so much sense to apply for an internship Read More …
Volunteer with Refugees in Palestine – Story of Claire from Ireland
My name is Claire Liddy. I am from a small town in the West of Ireland and this was my first visit to Palestine. I have always had a deep interest in Palestine and the treatment of the Palestinians by the Israeli occupation and the fact that the rest of the world appears to be looking on while another apartheid takes place. I used to Read More …
Law Internship in Palestine – Story of Bille from United Kingdom
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 …
Volunteer with Palestinian Children – Story of Amber from Australia
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 didnāt 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 …
Lawyers in Palestine Program – Meet Riley from USA
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 tourismāto be truly engrained in the culture and way Read More …
Law Internship in Palestine – Story of Victor from Ecuador
My name is Victor Calero, I am 20 years old and I am from Ecuador. Actually I am studying Law at Universidad de las AmĆ©ricas 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 …
Stay with a Palestinian Host Family – Story of Fiona and Hannah from Australia
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 …
Stay with a Palestinian Host Family – Story of Isabelle from United Kingdom
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 …
Study Levantine Arabic ONLINE from Palestine – Meet Julieann from the United Kingdom
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 …
The Human Rights Internship in Palestine – Story of Lillian from USA
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. Iāve really enjoyed my time at the Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Read More …
Volunteer with Palestinian Refugees – Meet Simon from the UK
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 …
Law Internship in Palestine (1-12 Weeks) – Meet Jaime from America
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 …