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 Volunteer in 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 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 Volunteer in 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 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 Volunteer in 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 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 Volunteer in 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 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 Volunteer in 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 Read More …
As a circus artist, I had the chance to come around Hebron and the small villages around it and make shows and workshop for many children. I always had somebody from Palestinian center with me and felt useful and safe. I would not have the chance to do it on my own. The workers from the center were professional and flexible all the time with Read More …
Palestine is a place that I dreamed to visit and discover, I was seeing Palestine through the TV or on YouTube, but it wasn’t as I thought it would be. Palestine was for me all about conflict, tensions and riots and there is no one inch is safe. However, yesterday I came back from this unbelievable experience in Palestine. I have joined Teach English in Read More …
I am Adriana, 22 years old from Porto in Portugal. Palestine was the first place I traveled to out of Europe. Palestine wasn’t actually on my travel plan, I was thinking of going to Japan or Malaysia but a friend of mine “Bárbara” who volunteered in Hebron three months ago told me about her experience there and how she loved this country and its people, Read More …
My name is Adam Suleman, they call it the Excellence centre and personally I could not think of a more fitting name for the centre as my experience here has been nothing short of excellent. During my time with Go Volunteer in Palestine I have been shown around the different parts of Hebron such as the old town which is rich in history. I was Read More …
My name is Cynthia, and I am an American undergraduate student participating in the Teach English in Palestine Program. One of the main reasons that I came to study at the Palestinian center was because I study Arabic in school and I wanted to increase my proficiency in the language. Many of the other interns at the center are like me. They study political science, Read More …
Teach English in The West Bank : “My first impressions of Hebron were of the typical charm of a place that has existed way past its prime. It smells of spices, cooked meat, and construction. The Mosques lit up with neon lights cast a warm glow on the street below, clustered with packs of people winding their way through the city. Upon arriving at the Read More …
“On February 1st, 2016, I took my first step onto Palestinian soil. I had come a long way; over 9,500 kilometers from my native Minneapolis. This was my first time traveling abroad, and I had chosen a place far removed from the typical tourist locale. I wasn’t going to Paris or London, or Madrid-I was going to Hebron. And I was going there alone, to Read More …