Learning from the past to working for the future Palestine
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About the project
Learning from the past to working for the future Palestine
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner organization in Palestine is dedicated to empowering Palestinian youth and facilitating their growth through various educational, cultural, and social initiatives. Based locally, our partner aims to provide young Palestinians with opportunities for development, leadership, and advocacy across various domains, including education, human rights, and community engagement. Through workshops, seminars, and projects, our partner seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge of Palestinian youth while fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among them. Additionally, our partner engages in advocacy efforts to address the challenges and aspirations of Palestinian youth at both national and international levels, playing a vital role in shaping their future and contributing to the overall development of Palestinian society.
💼 What the programme involves
This work camp will expose volunteers to daily life in the Occupied West Bank. Volunteers will conduct renovation at the old city of Hebron South Jerusalem which is on the WHL. This World Heritage Site is in danger due to the Israeli military occupation measures and settlers’ attempts to takeover old buildings and convert them into illegal housing. The work in this location will include the renovation of two old buildings; the ancient Turkish bath and the
Spanish Academy (used to provide trainings in renovation and rehabilitation of old buildings. Both located in the old city and has been renovated earlier but now need further maintenance and renovation work. The first building was prepared to be a Turkish bath and the second as a community non-formal academy for archeological students and concerned people from around the world.
In addition to the physical work at both buildings (under the supervision of the site manager,, UNESCO and the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee) the volunteers will learn about the daily challenges facing the Palestinians people from the occupation and the Jewish settlers militia.
The afternoons of the work camp will be dedicated to an educational, social and cultural program of activities. The
aim is to expose volunteers to the reality of life in Palestine in the context of the ongoing Israeli occupation and the Palestinians people resilience. The program will educate volunteers on Palestinian culture and history, and the origins of conflict in the region. The program will introduce volunteers to various civil society entities who are working towards a future Palestinian state. Civil society plays a crucial role in Palestine, helping people to stay
resilient in the face of the many challenges brought about by the occupation.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be hosted at our partner's volunteers’ dormitory in Hebron. Men and women will stay in separate rooms. The dorm is about 20 minutes’ walk from the location of the work. The accommodation includes hot water, kitchen and hangout space. The place has fast internet connection and presentations equipment (our partner's media center is beside the flat). There might be curfew for the work camp, which would be around midnight, unless we have some activities outside that night/evening.
🍲 Food
The volunteers will cook breakfasts, lunches and dinners by themselves (daily cooking teams to be established). Lunch might be served during the work time. Tea and coffee will be available all the time at the dorm and the hangout space.
📍 About the location
About the World Heritage Site: Hebron/Al-Khalil Old Town
The use of a local limestone shaped the construction of the old town of Hebron/Al-Khalil during the Mamluk period between 1250 and 1517. The centre of interest of the town was the site of Al-Ibrahimi Mosque/The tomb of the Patriarchs whose buildings are in a compound built in the 1st century AD to protect the tombs of the patriarch Abraham/Ibrahim and his family. This place became a site of pilgrimage for the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The town was sited at the crossroads of trade routes for caravans travelling between southern Palestine, Sinai, Eastern Jordan and the north of the Arabian Peninsula. Although the subsequent Ottoman Period (1517-1917) heralded an extension of the town to the surrounding areas and brought
numerous architectural additions, particularly the raising of the roof level of houses to provide more upper stories, the overall Mamluk morphology of the town is seen to have persisted with its hierarchy of areas, quarters based on ethnic, religious or professional groupings, and houses with groups of rooms organized according to a treeshaped system.
🎒 Leisure activities
In Hebron, Palestine, foreign visitors can enjoy a variety of leisure activities that offer insights into the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant community life. Exploring the historic Old City allows travelers to wander through ancient streets lined with traditional markets, artisan workshops, and centuries-old landmarks like the Cave of the Patriarchs. Visitors can immerse themselves in Palestinian culture by attending local festivals, such as the annual Hebron Festival for Human Rights, which showcases art, music, and theater. Food enthusiasts can savor authentic Palestinian cuisine at local restaurants or participate in cooking classes to learn traditional recipes. Additionally, outdoor enthusiasts can embark on hiking excursions in the surrounding hills or enjoy picnics in scenic spots like Hebron's parks and gardens.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.
ℹ️ Additional information
This is NOT an emergency aid project in the Gaza Strip. The SVI is not a volunteer organization specialized in crisis management but rather an international youth organization.
Practical information:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring:
- working shoes and clothes;
- mosquito lotion;
- sun glasses;
- gloves;
- swimming suits;
- information about their country; anything which can create international theme parties, based on food,
drinks, music, dance and games that are typical from their home country.
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📅 Available sessions
IPYL086
04/07/2025 at 00:00 → 14/07/2025 at 00:00
IPYL084
15/08/2024 at 00:00 → 24/08/2024 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
25–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Hebron
Palestinian Territory
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Israel Shekel (ILS / ₪)
Exchange rate
1 ILS = 0.282950 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Eastern European Summer Time
Local time: 21:16 (12/11/2026)
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