Supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinian community in the occupied Old city of Hebron

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Palestinian Territory Culture Social work Culture Social work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Alrowwad is a local NGO based at Aid Refugee camp in Bethlehem city
and that works in the fields of theatre, dance, music, photography, video, IT, AI, Robotics,
Painting, drawing, mural painting, applications design, sports, storytelling-creative writing,
advocacy, fundraising, projects writing, partnerships creation, Alrowwad support campaigns,
health and environment.

💼 What the programme involves

Sports activities: tennis, football, sports competitions, chess, and brain game

Take part in excursion tours and picnics with the staff and the children.
Art activities: free drawing, murals, handicrafts
leadership personality...)
personal hygiene / communication skills / public speaking / healthy nutrition /
Educational and health awareness activities (first aid / know your country /
Fun and entertainment with clowns
Music, theater, and drama
Environmental days (planting + cleaning) inside and outside the center
Work as part of a diverse team of local and international volunteers
exchange
Engage respectfully with children and community members, promoting cultural
beautification
Participate in environmental initiatives such as planting and community
social interaction.
Help facilitate group activities that encourage creativity, confidence, and positive
The work during the children’s summer camp will include the following activities:
Assist in co organizing and co leading activities such as arts and crafts, sports,
games, drama, and music.
Support educational and awareness sessions (e.g., hygiene, environment, teamwork,
communication)

📍 About the location

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.
There might be curfew for the work camp, which would be around midnight, unless we have
some activities outside that night/evening.
The camp is alcohol and drugs free, volunteers can’t drink alcohol during the camp
duration. The camp leaders will designate some local bars (Bethlehem only) where
volunteers can drink.

🎒 Leisure activities

the afternoons will be dedicated to educational and
cultural activities that will elaborate on the Palestinian culture and history, that will help
volunteers to understand the reality of life under occupation. The program will include lectures,
display of documentaries, visits to other refugee camps in the Bethlehem area and tours of other
places of interest. The program will provide many opportunities for interaction with locals.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to speak with Palestinian activists and to ask whatever
questions they have about the situation in Palestine.

ℹ️ Additional information

Volunteers are encouraged to bring:
Working shoes and clothes
Clown costume and games (if possible) to play with the children
Mosquito lotion
Sun glasses
Gloves
Information about your country; anything which can create international theme parties,
based on food, drinks, music, dance and games that are typical from your home country.
The transportation to and from the borders/airports to the camp accommodation/borders is NOT
covered by IPYL.
Volunteers choosing to participate in the camp in Palestine are required to obtain travel insurance, book a flexible or refundable flight ticket, and be aware that the project may be cancelled at the last minute.

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