Women and Children Rights In Palestine: This program in Hebron is an excellent choice for those wishing to study or work in human rights, women’s rights, children’s education, refugees, humanitarian or social work, or a related field. University students specializing in Women’s Studies or Early Childhood Education should also look into this program, as it will provide them with first-hand experience in their chosen field.
This volunteer program further benefits by adding a cross-cultural context to the topic of women’s and children’s rights in the West Bank, Palestine. The intercultural competency and communication skills that will be learned during this internship are desirable skills in the job market, as they are essential components in the areas of humanitarian aid, education, and intersectionality.
This volunteer program is not just for students, however it applies to a diverse range of backgrounds, from young professionals to retirees. Anyone with a passion for the welfare of Palestinian women and children is welcome to apply. Engage in the West Bank would be happy to have you as part of our team!
Volunteer in Women And Children’s Rights In Palestine Program for 2025/2026
Engage in Palestine is now accepting applications for its Volunteer in Women’s and Children’s Rights Program in Palestine for 2025/2026. This program provides an opportunity to work with local organizations focused on women’s empowerment, advocacy, and support services.
Volunteers will engage in educational, social, and advocacy initiatives to promote gender equality and women’s rights in Palestine. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to volunteer in Gaza or the West Bank who are passionate about women’s rights and social justice, making a meaningful impact in the community.
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Women And Children’s Rights In Palestine Program
Volunteers/interns in Palestine can join the Women and Children’s Rights In Palestine program for a period of their own choice, ranging from one to thirteen weeks in duration. They can come at any time of the year, as we are flexible when it comes to start and end dates. People of all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome to apply, the only condition being that they have to be at least 18 years of age when joining the program.
The Palestinian Women’s and Children’s Rights in Palestine program is ideal for both native and non-native English speakers. If you are a graduate or undergraduate student or a professional, or if you are retired and looking for a volunteer opportunity in Palestine, Israel or the Middle East, this program is for you.
Why Volunteer To Support Women And Children’s Rights In Palestine Program?
Palestine, in recent years, has seen many advancements in regard to women’s rights. Every year, for example, more and more Palestinian women are attending university, often outperforming their male counterparts academically. Women are also becoming more involved in public life, working in the areas of law and government in particular. All of these developments are fairly new, however, and many women in Palestine are unaware of the opportunities and resources available to them.
Women in Palestine are often the sole financial providers in their households due to the realities of occupation and the arbitrary Israeli imprisonment of Palestinians. This can, therefore, strain women’s abilities to care for and educate their children. Many children in Palestine have difficulty accessing secure education, let alone after-school programs, and are also more likely to have their education interrupted due to financial pressures at home. This is especially true in refugee camps where economic opportunities are severely limited. Although the public education system in Palestine is robust, instruction in subjects such as Math and English can often fall below the standard required.
As a volunteer on this program, you will help Palestinians secure their rights to education, raise awareness around the opportunities available to them, and assist in local schools. In turn, you will learn first-hand about the circumstances surrounding Palestine and the importance of universal education. Your service will help give voice to the Palestinian people while elevating their morale, effectively building on the contributions of previous participants and on the continuous efforts of Palestinians up to the present day.
If you are interested in facilitating the rights of Palestinian women and children, please review our program and see if Engage in the West Bank is the right choice for you!
To Volunteer On Our Program In Palestine, You Should Be:
- Willing to work with Palestinian children from diverse backgrounds
- A student or graduate who is seeking teaching experience
- Someone interested in the educational system in Palestine
- A student majoring in either English or Education
- 18 years of age or over and willing to make an impact on the local community
- Someone who would like to help the future leaders of Palestine
What Do You Need To Volunteer In Palestine?
- To be 18 years of age or over
- An ability to communicate in English
- The ability to work with an international team
- Patience and enthusiasm
- An eagerness to learn
What Don’t You Need?
- The ability to speak Arabic
- Travel or work experience
- To be a native English speaker
- A degree in English or in any other subject
- Experience in teaching English as a foreign language
Summer Volunteer Program With Children
This volunteer internship/volunteer program is ideal for anyone looking for summer volunteer opportunities with children’s and women’s rights organizations in Palestine.
Volunteers in our Palestinian Women And Children Rights can also look forward to the many community and social activities that take place during the summer months in the West Bank, Palestine.
A Huge Range Of Impacts
The Palestinian Women and Children’s Rights program is well-researched and targeted. It is suitable for anyone looking to gain some insights into Palestinians’ daily lives and education. Volunteers will gain valuable teaching experience and learn about human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights, and Palestinian culture.
The volunteer program aims to have a long-term impact on the local Palestinian community through the exchange of ideas and by practicing the concept of “walking in each other’s shoes”. Volunteering and interning here will provide you with a unique opportunity to make a lasting impression, not just on your own life but on the lives of Palestinian children and refugees as well as on the wider community.
Women’s Rights
This portion of the internship program is dedicated to raising awareness of women’s rights in Palestine. Volunteers will work closely with local Palestinian law firms, charity organizations, non-profits, universities, and Palestinian NGOs to understand Palestinian women’s circumstances. During this portion, volunteers will focus on women’s rights as guaranteed under international law. They will also learn about the opportunities and resources available to women in Palestine for their personal and professional advancement.
When volunteers have the necessary knowledge to deal with the logistical, political, social, and cultural hurdles that Palestinian women face, they will cooperate with the aforementioned organizations in developing educational workshops, presentations, and other outreach methods. These outreach programs are intended to inform Palestinian women of their guaranteed rights under international law, as well as highlight the opportunities available to them in their local community.
In addition to outreach, volunteers will also have the opportunity to work in an all-girls school, thus helping to fill any gaps in the public education system.
Additionally, advocating women’s rights, volunteers will also have the opportunity to advance the cause of children’s education and welfare while in Hebron, West Bank. In partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Education, volunteers will get to assist local Palestinian teachers in subjects such as English and Mathematics.
Program Description
When volunteering in the Palestinian Women and Children’s Rights program in the West Bank, participants will work to ensure Palestinian women are aware of their rights and assist the local organizations that defend, uphold, and enforce those rights.
Volunteers will also help fill the gaps in children’s education, especially for children struggling to access the resources needed for their academic growth and development. The Women and Children’s Rights program is essentially divided into two parts: defending women’s rights and promoting children’s education and welfare.
Children’s Education And Welfare
Volunteers will assist with afterschool programs and educational workshops facilitated by Engage in the West Bank while also having the opportunity to create their own unique programs to inspire Palestinian children. Examples of workshops could include arts and crafts projects, international cultural expos, film nights, or English reading events such as a children’s book festival.
Engage in the West Bank has previously hosted volunteers from the creative and entertainment sectors. It has organized circus performances and music concerts, which have proved to be enriching and enjoyable experiences for many Palestinian families, especially the children.
There is, essentially, no right or wrong option when contemplating ideas for your own program as long it positively impacts a child’s education or the children themselves. The sky’s the limit!
Program Outline:
- Receive debriefs from local law firms, Palestinian NGOs and charity organizations concerning the state of women’s rights in Palestine
- Work with Palestinian organizations to develop workshops and raise awareness of women’s rights
- Assist local Palestinian school teachers during class
- Create educational outreach programs or child-friendly entertainment events
Arabic Culture And Language Immersion
All our international volunteers and interns in Palestine will receive 3 hours of Arabic lessons a week, or 12 hours per month, with a Palestinian teacher. These classes are designed so that participants may better assist the people with whom they are working by connecting with them on a fundamental level. Making the effort to learn the local language is also seen as showing respect for the culture, which will be noted and appreciated by all you meet.
During their stay, volunteers will meet new people in Palestine daily, giving them ample opportunities to practice the Arabic that they have been learning in class. Volunteers can freely choose the dialect of Arabic that they would like to study with Engage in the West Bank, be it Modern Standard Arabic or Palestinian Colloquial Arabic.
Participants will also take part in excursions to various historical and politically significant sites within Palestine. These excursions will include visiting the Old City of Hebron, as well as the local universities and industries, while a tour of the refugee camps will help them better understand Palestine’s contemporary political situation.
Benefits To Volunteers
The Women and Children’s Rights in Palestine program offers many benefits to volunteers, including:
- Trips to the Old City of Hebron, the holy sites and more
- 3 hours of Arabic lessons per week
- The opportunity to utilize your Arabic when communicating with locals
- Exposure to the daily life, culture and society of Hebron
- Accommodation with either a Palestinian host family or in our all-male apartment
- The opportunity to enjoy local Palestinian foods and desserts
- Attendance at Palestinian cultural and entertainment activities
- The assistance of well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, all with an excellent educational background, ready and willing to help you
- A participant’s certificate upon completion.
As an international student studying Arabic in Palestine, you will have the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students, as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations.
Take the chance to travel on your own and see distinctive tourist sights from a local’s point of view, such as Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho.
Moreover, weekends in Israel are awaiting you, and you can explore famous historical cities such as Jericho, Jerusalem, Akko, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Eilat, Tiberias, Nazareth, Be’er Sheva, Ashdod, and Masada! Travel to Jordan’s most ancient sites in Petra, Amman, Wadi Rum, Irbid, and Aqaba, and broaden your experiences in the Middle East!
How Does It Work?
Engage in the West Bank has partnered with the Palestinian Ministry of Education in Ramallah to provide local outreach programs for volunteers. This ensures that volunteers will be placed with organizations in settings where their skills and expertise are most needed.
Upon arriving at Engage in the West Bank, volunteers will team up with one of our liaisons. Liaisons are responsible for partnering volunteers with an appropriate organization while considering both the volunteer’s skill set and the organization’s needs. The liaison will also finalize the volunteer’s schedule, organize Arabic language classes and arrange regular excursions into Hebron and the surrounding area.
Who Should Pursue This Program?
This program would be perfect for those passionate about elevating women’s voices and ensuring children have access to the resources essential to their success. The volunteer’s role combines educational and advisory elements, whether they assist children in their learning or mentor women as they pursue their potential. Throughout the program, the volunteer will work directly with Palestinian women and children, contributing in this way to the cause of women’s rights in the West Bank.
The program would also benefit university students, as Engage in the West Bank can provide academic credit to program participants through our partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Education. For those who recently graduated, this is the perfect opportunity to build their skill set in a real-world setting.
Practical Applications Of This Program
- Contributing to women’s rights in the West Bank
- Volunteering with Palestinian children
- Elevating women’s voices in Palestine
- Ensuring women understand their legal rights and the opportunities available to them
- Gaining practical experience of working in the fields of human rights and international law
- Earning university credit while volunteering abroad
Who Can Participate?
Engage in the West Bank does not discriminate based on nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis. It has a long history of welcoming people from around the globe, from all walks of life and all backgrounds and identities. All are welcome!
Previous participants on Engage in the West Bank’s programs have hailed from the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States!
What Is The Language Of The Program?
All of our programs are geared toward English speakers. However, for the sake of language immersion, the higher the Arabic course level, the less English will be utilized in the classroom.
Students will also have the opportunity to utilize their Arabic language skills when traveling through Palestine, thereby ensuring a fully immersive experience.
Interacting With Palestinian Culture
Participants will find that the majority of Palestinian people are incredibly friendly and open to foreigners. If participants utilize their Arabic skills, no matter how well-developed, they will find that most Palestinians are enthusiastic and patient communicators who are simply delighted that people have taken an interest in their language and culture.
In addition, Palestine is located in the heart of the Levant (the area associated with the Eastern Mediterranean), providing ample opportunities to visit cultural sights, historical monuments, and many other landmarks. Although the situation in Palestine can, at times, be difficult, participants will find that the Palestinian people are friendly and open and that Palestine, in general, is a safe place to visit!
A Unique Experience
Although Engage in the West Bank hosts volunteers from all over the world, many people are unaware of the cultural diversity of Palestine and the Levant, having only a crude understanding of the heritage of these lands.
By enrolling in this program, participants will participate in something unique, an experience that is sure to be remembered throughout their lives. Additionally, participants will be immersed in Arabic language and culture while living in Hebron.
Program Costs And Information
Engage in the West Bank is priced competitively compared to other similar programs (Check Prices Here). Program costs cover language courses, accommodation, complimentary breakfast each day the participant attends the center, operating costs, and group excursions.
These programs do not charge additional or hidden fees, as the price quoted above is the complete and final cost that participants will pay.
Program Fees Cover
- Accommodation
- Language courses
- Operating costs
- Complimentary breakfast
- Group excursions to Hebron
Program Accommodation
When residing in Hebron, male program participants can either stay with a Palestinian host family (depending on availability) or in a very nice apartment just a 5-minute walk from our center. Both options offer unique advantages.
Staying in the apartment provides extra time to bond with other participants and volunteers, fostering a sense of community. Located near Hebron’s metropolitan center, the apartment offers convenient access to explore the vibrant city with fellow roommates, opening the door to many new and exciting experiences!
The second option available to participants will be to reside with a Palestinian host family. This option will provide participants with an intimate view of Palestinian daily life, customs, and culture, familiarize them with family structures, and allow them to taste some of the delicious Palestinian cuisine. It’s also likely that participants residing with a host family will be invited to family gatherings and cultural events, guaranteeing a culturally immersive experience!
General Information Regarding Program Costs And Components
| Volunteer Program Location | Hebron, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Check Prices Here |
| Age Range Of Participants | 18-70 years old |
| Duration Of Program | From 1 to 13 weeks |
| Number Of Arabic Lessons Per Week | 3 hours |
| Class Duration | 45 minutes |
| Number Of Participants | From 1 to 5 |
| Volunteer Program Focus | Women’s Rights in Palestine Early Childhood Education Volunteering with Palestinian Children |
| Start/End Dates | Flexible to fit participant’s schedule |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| University Credit | Available |
| Program Language | English and/or Arabic |
Are University Credits Available?
The Women and Children’s Rights in Palestine Program offers students university and internship credits in cases where they are necessary for their university courses. Furthermore, if you are applying for funding to volunteer in Palestine, Engage in the West Bank can provide all the relevant and requested documents.
Traveling To Hebron, Palestine
Reaching Engage in the West Bank’s center in Hebron may entail a lot of traveling, but it need not be arduous. Although there are some obstacles to overcome when traveling to Hebron, Engage in the West Bank prepared a list of resources that will help participants reach us efficiently, safely, and practically.
You may find all the necessary information about how to get to Hebron, Palestine, in these three articles, along with the rest of this article:
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Summary
The Women and Children’s Rights in Palestine program would be an ideal volunteer opportunity for anyone passionate about women’s rights, human rights in the West Bank, and Palestine in general. Volunteers will work closely with many local Palestinian organizations, women, youth, and children during their time in Hebron, West Bank.
If this sounds like a volunteer program for you, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we can begin the application process today!
How To Apply
If you would like to participate in our Women and Children’s Rights in Palestine Program, please, write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org. We should be able to respond to your initial inquiry within 1-2 business days.
In the subject line of your email, write “Women and Children’s Rights in Palestine Program”. Upon responding, we will attach an application form, which you will fill out and return to us to begin the process.
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