Voix de la résilience : Soutenir la détermination de la communauté palestinienne dans la vieille ville occupée d’Hébron

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The International Palestinian Youth League (IPYL) is a youth-driven
organization committed to empowering Palestinian youth through
education, intercultural exchange, media literacy, leadership
training, and community engagement.
Since its founding, IPYL has organized over 150 projects, including
87 international voluntary workcamps in Palestine and 69 across
the Middle East. The organization also leads youth exchanges,
geopolitical study tours (alternative tourism), social media
empowerment programs, leadership and citizenship training, and
youth and women’s think tanks.
Through its initiatives, IPYL promotes personal growth, social
awareness, and active civic participation among young Palestinians.

💼 What the programme involves

Participants engage directly with residents, hear their stories, and learn about
daily life under occupation, fostering empathy, solidarity, and cross-cultural
understanding. The workcamp highlights the intersections of cultural heritage,
social resilience, and nonviolent advocacy, offering a unique space for
volunteers to gain hands-on experience in community empowerment,
intercultural learning, and grassroots peacebuilding.

The Workcamp invites motivated volunteers
from around the world to join local communities in the Old City H2 area of
Hebron, a part of the city under Israeli military control, containing six illegal
settler enclaves guarded by approximately 1000 soldiers.
Volunteers will engage with the Eid Shahin Community Center, operated by
the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, to support local resilience initiatives and
community development. Activities include:
Gardening and tree planting to enhance green spaces.
Painting and basic repairs within the community center.
Participation in workshops on Climate Justice and Human Rights, gaining
awareness of environmental and social justice issues.
Join the Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem city.
Through these activities, volunteers will:
Witness firsthand the challenges Palestinians face under occupation,
including restricted mobility, checkpoints, barriers, and settler violence.
Build cultural understanding and global solidarity through interaction with
local residents.
Learn about the Palestinian culture of resilience and steadfastness under
harsh political realities.
Contribute to amplifying the Palestinian narrative of liberation, freedom,
and self-determination.
Despite regional political turmoil, Hebron offers a space of hospitality, culture,
and resilience, fostering an environment where volunteers can safely engage
with local communities while supporting peacebuilding and intercultural
understanding.

Volunteering in Palestine is unlike any other experience. Those who choose to
join must be aware, sincere, courageous, and has deep sense of solidarity. The
situation in Palestine is complex, shaped by decades of occupation, movement
restrictions, and daily challenges faced by local communities. Joining us
means a chance to engage, self-learning, understand, and stand in solidarity
with a nation that continues to resist and struggle for freedoms and selfdetermination.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will stay at the IPYL Dormitory in Hebron (three rooms, total
capacity of 18 beds).
Men and women will be accommodated in separate rooms.
Facilities include hot water, kitchenette, hangout space, and fast internet.
The dorm is adjacent to IPYL offices. The hangout space includes TV and
presentation equipment.
Volunteers are expected to respect neighbors and keep noise levels low
during night hours.
A curfew of approximately 11:00 PM may apply unless evening activities
outside the dorm are planned.

Due to the unpredictable security and safety conditions in Palestine,
Updated details about the workcamp, including the information
sheet, and daily program, will be provided one month before the
camp’s start date

🍲 Food

Volunteers will participate in daily cooking teams to prepare breakfast,
lunch, and dinner.
On some workdays, lunch may be provided at the project site.
Tea and coffee are available throughout the day at the dorm and hangout
spaces.
The camp is alcohol- and drug-free. Hebron is a conservative city with no
bars or liquor stores.

📍 About the location

Voices of Resilience Workcamp is an international volunteer initiative
empowering Palestinian communities in Hebron’s H2 area, one of the most
restricted and occupied parts of the Old City. The program brings together
volunteers from around the world to support local resilience through
environmental actions like tree planting, community greening, and cultural
exchange.

Despite regional political turmoil, Hebron offers a space of hospitality, culture,
and resilience, fostering an environment where volunteers can safely engage
with local communities while supporting peacebuilding and intercultural
understanding.

🎒 Leisure activities

Afternoons are dedicated to educational and cultural programs, including:
Lectures and discussions on Palestinian culture, history, and contemporary
life under occupation.
Viewing documentaries highlighting local resilience and community stories.
Visits to refugee camps, local partners, and organizations.
Guided tours of historical and culturally significant sites.
Opportunities to interact with Palestinian activists and ask questions about
the local context.
These activities aim to deepen volunteers’ understanding of Palestinian daily
life, history, and struggles, fostering empathy and solidarity.

⚠️ Requirements

Individuals interested in joining the “Voices of Resilience” Workcamp are
warmly encouraged to apply by submitting a motivation letter
Your motivation letter should reflect your personal reasons for wanting
to volunteer in Palestine, what draws you to the theme of resilience and
solidarity, and how you believe you can contribute to the workcamp’s
objectives. It is also an opportunity to share any relevant experiences,
skills, or background in community work, intercultural exchange, or
advocacy.
All applicants must be nominated and sent through an official sending
organization in their home country. The sending organization will assist
with the registration process, communication, and preparation prior to
the workcamp, ensuring that volunteers are well-informed and ready for
the experience.
Once your application is received, it will be reviewed by the IPYL
coordination team. Selected volunteers will receive a confirmation email,
followed by detailed pre-departure information and the orientation
meeting schedule.
Please note that participation is open to volunteers from all cultural and
professional backgrounds, provided they demonstrate maturity,
adaptability, and genuine motivation to engage meaningfully with the
local community. Early applications are highly recommended, as places
are limited and selection is based on motivation and suitability for the
program’s objectives.

Orientation Meeting:
An online orientation session will be held two weeks
before the camp begins to prepare all volunteers.
This meeting will cover essential information about
the program, safety, cultural context, and travel
arrangements. Attendance is mandatory
for all participitants

The camp maintains a strict no-alcohol and no-drug policy.
Respect local culture: Hebron is a conservative city; modest clothing is
required (no transparent clothing, shorts, or short sleeves).
Transportation: Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own trav
to and from the airport or border crossings.

🤝 Meeting point

Arrival Information – Palestine / IPYL 088
Option 1 – Shared Taxi (Sherut): (Tel-Aviv ⟶ Jerusalem)
Sheruts are white vans or minibuses that operate 24/7 and park just outside the
main terminal (Arrivals Hall).
Fare: Around 50 NIS (~13€)
Duration: 50–60 minutes, depending on traffic
When arriving in Jerusalme, Ask the driver to drop you at Damascus Gate (near
the Old City’s wall) or New Gate if Damascus Gate is not accessible.
⚠️ Do not enter the Old City.
Outside Damascus Gate, you’ll find a bus station. Take Bus 231 to Beit Jala–
Bethlehem and ask to get off at the last stop near the traffic lights (Bab Ezqaq
Junction) — this is the meeting point.
One of our local volunteers will meet you there and drive you to the accommodation
site.
Bus fare: About 8–9 NIS (~2€)
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Note: Bus 231 operates until 7:00 PM.
Option 2 – Train:
You can also take the train directly from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem – Yitzhak
Navon Station.
This is a modern, high-speed train that connects the airport to Jerusalem’s city
center.
Station Location: Follow the signs in the airport to the train station located
beneath Terminal 3.
Ticket Price: Around 20 NIS (~5€)
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes
Trains Run: Every 30 minutes from around 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM (no service
during Friday evening and Saturday due to Shabbat).
Once you arrive at Jerusalem – Yitzhak Navon Station, you can:
Take the light rail (5.50 NIS (~€1.40) ) or a short taxi ride to Damascus Gate
(about 10–15 minutes).
once at Damascus Gate, walk to Bus 231 to take you to Beit Jala as described
above.
Tip: The train is the cheapest, fastest and most comfortable way to reach
Jerusalem, especially if you arrive during rush hours.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Palestine soon!
WWW.IPYL.ORG

ℹ️ Additional information

THIS DIRECTORY IS SUBECT TO CHANGE
DEPENDING ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN
PALESTINE

Hebron remains under military occupation, with restricted access to certain
areas and heightened security conditions. Participant safety is the top priority,
and all activities are carefully supervised.
Professional supervision: IPYL, with over 30 years of experience organizing
safe workcamps in Palestine, ensures continuous guidance and oversight.
Daily briefings: Volunteers will receive regular updates on safety measures
and local conditions.
Movement regulations: Leaving the camp requires prior approval and
accompaniment by a local volunteer.
Restricted zones: Some areas will be off-limits and clearly indicated.
Extended stays: Volunteers wishing to remain in Palestine after the
program must consult the leadership team for travel and accommodation
guidance.
Travel awareness: Movement between cities may involve military
checkpoints; patience and cooperation are essential.

Essential Items to Bring
Warm clothing (pullovers, jackets, raincoat) suitable for December’s cold
weather.
Comfortable, sturdy shoes and work clothes for gardening and painting
activities.
Cultural items from your country (e.g., music, food, traditional dress,
games) to share during international evenings.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.