Zajel International Work Camp

 The work camp will be a hard but challenging three weeks. The participants will have the opportunity to discuss relevant issues in the world and Palestine in particular. They will visit historically significant sites and refugee camps, and create a positive and real impact in our community through a variety of activities related to Social Youth Development. Living and working together in Nablus, the participants will gain a better understanding of themselves, Palestinian social/political questions, the world around them and the continuing Palestinian struggle for freedom.

 

 Goals:

1.      International and Local Understanding - To develop awareness of issues and problems facing the Palestinians among youth, academic and non-governmental sectors and enlarge and clarify the perspectives of the participants on the Palestinian history, culture and conflict.

 2.      Solidarity – Local Palestinians are in serious need to be encouraged and cheered up by the international volunteers who will come and take part in shaping the present and the promising future.

 

3.      Cultural Understanding – To develop individuals with a broader comprehension of the differences amongst cultures and to empower them to accept and deal with diverse opinions, customs and religions.

 

4.      Social Development – To impact our local community in its most diverse spheres such as education, health, and peace promotion.