How To Engage In Palestine?: Since June 2011, Engage in Palestine has been one of the most influential organizations in Hebron, West Bank. It is well known for its work in the development field, offering high-quality education to students and interns worldwide. I will also work towards helping the local Palestinian community by connecting them with volunteers who wish to contribute to the development and sustainability of the Palestinian livelihood.
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We Welcome Participants From All Over The World
Engage in Palestine welcomes many volunteers, students, and interns from overseas and beyond. These people come from diverse backgrounds, are from a range of nationalities, speak different languages, have an age range of between 18 and 75 years, and come from various religious (and non-religious) backgrounds. Since our center was founded over 12 years ago, we have hosted more than 1000 participants, including students, graduates, professionals, and retirees from numerous countries worldwide.
Our visitors have come from countries such as the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden, among others.
Why Do People Come To Engage In Palestine?
Engage in Palestine is a destination for people from all around the world for many reasons and purposes, such as:
A. Arabic Language Students
There are many opportunities to learn Arabic in Palestine, whether you wish to study Arabic at a university or language school or learn more informally. The Arabic language is one of the most sought after languages for many reasons. If you are able to speak Arabic, it means that you will be able to communicate with approximately 425 million other Arabic speakers.
At Engage in Palestine, we offer a wide range of Arabic language courses starting from beginner to advanced or fluent, for all ages and all throughout the year. Our center can cater to all levels of knowledge and will tailor the lessons to meet the student’s requirements, e.g., focusing on Fus’ha, Modern Standard Arabic, or the local dialect. We also offer special small-ground summer intensive Arabic courses, ideal for students or anyone with a summer break.
B. Volunteer Work In Palestine
We offer flexible short term volunteering opportunities in which volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Palestinian children, Palestinian refugees, young adults, university students and families, helping them practice conversational English, organizing workshops and teaching within Hebron’s vibrant community. Whether you wish to volunteer in summer during your break or any other time of the year, we offer many fields for volunteer work in Palestine.
In addition, our volunteers make important contributions to the Palestinian community in Hebron by working with the men, women, and children of the West Bank whilst also challenging themselves as individuals, learning more about life in Palestine and discovering a new culture.
C. Internships In The West Bank
Internship opportunities are another reason why some people travel to and engage in Palestine. Our center fosters this cultural experience by organizing visits for interns to different institutions, including both Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and governmental organizations, factories and refugee camps in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, allowing them to receive a firsthand experience of daily life.
This exciting experience is delivered through internships in a number of fields we offer through our center. We offer summer internships in Palestine, particularly ideal for current university or college students, as well as internships throughout the rest of the year.
D. Religious Reasons
Palestine is one of the holiest lands in the world and encompasses some of the most important sites for the three Abrahamic religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity), so a lot of people wish to immerse themselves in such a rich experience. Some choose to make a pilgrimage or simply visit some of the holy places, while others are keen to learn Classical Arabic (Qur’anic Arabic) and pursue their Islamic Studies.
E. Social Studies And Anthropology
Palestine is rich in culture, making it attractive for anthropologists and culture researchers. Most people who are looking for an immersion experience would sign up for one of our volunteer or Arabic immersion courses.
Learning a spoken Arabic dialect is particularly useful for anyone wishing to conduct field research by interviewing locals. Learning Fus’ha, or literary Arabic, is very useful for conducting research about Arabic literature.
F. Political Studies
Individuals studying political science, law, or any related field, such as the legal system in the West Bank, Palestinian laws, or the political and legal situation in the West Bank, often sign up for one of our programs, which involves working with NGOs and/or governmental institutions.
G. Humanities
People who are interested in studying human rights and women’s rights and/or those wishing to work with families and women from the community conducting social studies research find that the West Bank, Palestine, is a great place to visit to study, work, and carry out research.
Study Arabic Programs In Palestine
Engage in Palestine offers a variety of Arabic language programs designed for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. These programs provide an immersive experience to develop your Arabic skills while offering insights into Palestinian culture, history, and daily life.
Whether you’re interested in Levantine (Ammiya), Palestinian dialect, or Modern Standard Arabic, our courses are taught by experienced Palestinian teachers committed to helping you achieve your language goals.
1. The Levantine Colloquial Arabic
The Levantine Colloquial Arabic (Shami or Ammiya Dialect) program by Engage in Palestine provides a unique opportunity for individuals eager to enhance their spoken Arabic skills by learning the Levantine dialect (Shami Arabic). Whether you opt for the intensive or non-intensive track, this program helps expand your linguistic abilities and offers a journey into the rich culture and history of the Levant.
2. The Study Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
The Study Palestinian Colloquial Arabic program offers individuals the chance to learn the colloquial Palestinian dialect (Ammiya or Levantine dialect) and connect with the broader Palestinian diaspora. Participants will immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Palestine and the Levant region, gaining a deeper understanding of its rich history and traditions.
3. Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Summer Intensive Arabic Program: If you’re seeking an immersive Arabic education this summer, look no further than our Summer Arabic Immersion Program. In Hebron, West Bank, you’ll be fully immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. Visiting nearby refugee camps and Palestinian communities will offer a unique opportunity to understand the current human rights situation faced by Palestinian refugees.
2. Internship Programs In Palestine
Engage in Palestine offers exceptional opportunities for individuals seeking internship programs in the West Bank, Palestine, or Israel. These programs are ideal for students, native English speakers, anyone with a summer break, and those planning an extended visit. Volunteering in Palestine provides a meaningful way to contribute while exploring the region’s rich history, vibrant culture, and daily life.
Whether your interests lie in teaching English, advocating for human rights, supporting Palestinian children’s and women’s rights, engaging in journalism and media, teaching sports, contributing to medical initiatives, assisting Palestinian refugees, fostering community development, or teaching languages such as French, Spanish, and Italian, there is a program for you. You can also explore Palestinian culture and politics, laws and the legal system, or the political history and current situation of Palestine and Israel.
1. Internship In Palestine (1-3 Months)
The Internship in Palestine program will allow internationals to integrate with Palestinian society and learn about human rights, refugee situations, and politics in Hebron. Visits are organized for interns to different institutions (including both Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and governmental organizations), factories, and refugee camps in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. Interns are able to experience firsthand daily life in Palestine.
2. Teach English And Study Arabic (2-3 Months)
The Teach English in the West Bank project allows you to live in Hebron, Palestine, meet many people, help Palestinian refugees, volunteer to teach English to Palestinians, and study Levantine Arabic during the internship program. If you wish to teach English in Palestine or another Arab country in the Middle East in your future career, this program is particularly beneficial for you.
3. Teach English in Palestine
Is a teaching internship program designed for graduate English students and certified English teachers. It enables you to share your pedagogical expertise with local inhabitants of Hebron, Palestinian children, youth, and Palestinian refugees in the surrounding area. This internship project is ideal for you if you are considering continuing your TEFL or English teaching career in Palestine or elsewhere in the Middle East.
4. Palestinian Laws & Legal Practices Internship
The Palestinian Laws & Legal Practices Internship program is ideal for students and scholars of law, social sciences, academics, human rights scholars, and anyone interested in the Palestinian legal systems operating in the West Bank, Palestine. Interns can join our family from 1-13 weeks, year-round. The Palestinian Laws Program aims to fully understand the legislation that is being applied to the West Bank and Gaza.
5. The Palestine And Israel In Context Internship Program
The Palestine and Israel in Context Internship Program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, retirees, and anyone interested in the political history and current realities of Palestine and Israel.
This immersive program offers participants firsthand experience and a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics between these regions.
3. Volunteer Projects In Palestine
Here are our short-term volunteer programs in the West Bank, offering opportunities to contribute to various sectors such as healthcare, environmental initiatives, human rights, and more. Our short-term volunteer programs in Palestine include:
1. Volunteer And Study Arabic (1-13 Weeks)
Volunteers can engage with Palestinian children, refugees, young adults, university students, and families, assisting them in practicing conversational English, organizing workshops, and teaching within Hebron’s vibrant community. This immersive experience allows volunteers to make meaningful contributions while gaining a deeper understanding of Palestinian culture and daily life.
2. Media and Journalism Program
We are proud to offer our Media and Journalism Program at our headquarters in Hebron, West Bank. In this program, we educate students, undergraduates, travelers, and anyone interested in the political situation in Israel and Palestine to conduct projects involving journalism and media: reporting news, writing articles, finding and fact-checking sources, and utilizing various media forms.
3. Palestinian Local Schools – Volunteer with Palestinian Children Program
Through the Volunteer with Palestinian Children Program, volunteers in Palestine will get the opportunity to visit and teach English to students in Palestinian schools in the local villages and the refugee camps around Hebron. This is a great opportunity to engage with the young people of Palestine and learn more about the education system in the West Bank.
4. Volunteer in the Environment and Conservation Program in Palestine
In the Volunteer in Environment and Conservation Program in Palestine, volunteers join us at Engage in Palestine to teach Palestinian youth about environment and conservation, teaching them the consequences of their practices and how they can actually affect the surrounding environment. Volunteers can share their knowledge to help develop more environmentally friendly and sustainable practices and help spread the general consciousness of environmental dangers through their efforts.
5. Palestinian Community Development Summer Program
Palestinian Community Development Summer Program is great for those who are interested in Palestinian community development organizations in the area of Palestine and Israel to help the Palestinian children, youth, community members, and Palestinian refugees in the refugee camps in and around Hebron and the West Bank. Volunteers can help to build and strengthen community links through their contributions.
6. Music And Arts In The West Bank
Music And Arts In The West Bank program is designed to help members of the Palestinian community who have a passion for arts and music to learn and embrace their passion by connecting them with volunteers who are willing to teach them music, singing, and various forms of art. Engaging in music and art activities is a great way for people to express themselves and relieve stress, and we aim to provide such opportunities together with you.
7. Sports Volunteering Program
Volunteers will have the opportunity to design and implement their own projects, organizing activities that raise awareness about sports-related topics such as nutrition, proper training techniques, and overall physical wellness. This program provides a unique chance to engage with Palestinian youth, fostering community involvement while enhancing your skills through practical, on-field experience.
8. Medicine & Healthcare In The West Bank
Our Medicine & Healthcare In The West Bank volunteer program pairs volunteers with local professionals, doctors, and nursing students to facilitate shared learning by working under the supervision of other local professionals. This exchange also provides valuable information about the healthcare system in Palestine, how local hospitals work, and what students study in medical and healthcare specializations at Palestinian universities and colleges.
9. Human Rights Program In The West Bank
The Human Rights Program In The West Bank Internship Program is designed to teach applicants knowledge about human rights. Students will visit human rights organizations and be offered the ability to practice what they have learned in an encouraging and natural way. Alongside these visits, there will also be meetings with human rights activists, workers, law teachers, students, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
10. Women And Children Rights In Palestine
The Women And Children Rights In Palestine Program is for students who are interested in social studies, especially the subject of women’s empowerment. Throughout the program, students can engage in educational and cultural activities and gain more insights into women’s rights in Palestine, specifically in the city of Hebron, where our center is located.
Final Remarks
There are many other reasons why people should visit this amazing land and its amazing culture. Whether you are planning to go to Palestine for fun, to learn the language or any other subjects, or even for religious reasons, our team at Engage in Palestine will help you every step of the way.
Before and during your stay, we can answer all your questions, whether it’s regarding your stay, how to travel to and from Hebron, the cost of living, and any other logistics questions. Our team will gladly help, guide, and advise you throughout the entire process.
We will be more than thrilled to be part of your learning journey and guide you through it.
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