Teach English in Palestine

My experience with the Go Palestine Center has been nothing short of incredible. My daily schedule was always packed in the best way—I was part of the Teaching English in Hebron program, which meant two to three lessons a day. Once a week, we’d go on an excursion outside Hebron, visiting places like Bethlehem or nearby villages, which was always a highlight. Three weeks ago, I also began learning Arabic with my teacher, Shuruk. She’s fantastic, fun, engaging, and made every lesson enjoyable. ...

My name is Julien. I am 27 years old and in my last semester of a master's program in Middle Eastern studies. I volunteered in May this year for three weeks and it has been amazing how well people have taken care of us volunteers. They often invite us for tea or coffee and let us experience their culture and hospitality. Hebron is a beautiful city with kind and friendly people. During my first days here, I made several friends who gave me a tour of the city. In the three weeks I volunteered, I t...

Visiting Palestine was a dream for me, but I had a lot of ideas based on what I saw on TV and YouTube conflict, tension, and danger everywhere. My actual experience in Palestine was completely different. I joined the Teach English in Palestine program for a month in June, and it was amazing. The country is beautiful, the people are incredibly kind, and the overall atmosphere was great even during the ongoing war in Gaza. I realised that Palestine is much more than what I thought, it’s often m...