Description

Karama organizes various volunteer opportunities for you who want to help make a change.

* Work in Refugee Camp Palestine

Volunteers from all over the world are most welcome and needed to work with us at Karama.

Come to Deheishe and help us draw a smile on our children's faces!

Volunteers from different countries have already joined us and worked with Karama in the past years. You can for instance help by giving English lessons, sharing your computer skills and musical or artistic talents, giving lectures about democracy or human rights issues or the like.

We also need volunteers for administration tasks. You are welcome to stay for both short and long periods.

* Volunteer Work with Kids and More!

Since February 2003 Karama has rented a house in Deheishe in which activities and projects for children and adolescents are offered seven days a week. Here are some examples:

* Creative workshops
* Education and leadership program for Karama children
* The right to play
* Computer
* Assistance lesson for students of the University
* Wall-Painting project
* Dabka workshop
* Theater workshop
* Exhibition Project
* Chess Club
* Excursions
* Exchange Projects
* Karama children live on SH-TV

Children are representing 65% of the overall population of Deheishe refugee camp. The educational process is uncomfortable and incomplete (low level of education, more than 45 students in one classroom, not enough classrooms, insufficient teaching aids). Moreover, the parents cannot supply necessary needs for children. As a result, children are forced to work in order to compensate for the shortage of funds.

There is a severe lack of playgrounds or youth services to accommodate these thousands of children. The only available area for them are the streets, which are dangerous due to passing traffic and to soldiers who shoot bullets and tear gas on a daily basis. That may lead them to vagrancy or violence. Thus, they are in a strong need for a place where they can reaffirm their childhood and participate in activities that stimulate their talents and creativity.

Highlights

You will be happily accommodated in Deheishe by one of our many warm and friendly host families near the Karama Center for a small fee. Delicious meals will be included. We ask that you stay with one of our host families as it will ease the transition into our culture and help you to learn Arabic, should you choose to.

Languages

• Arabic
• English

Cost in US$:

350 Eruo

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Travel while in host country

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers from all over the world are most welcome and needed to work with us at Karama. Come to Deheishe and help us draw a smile on our children's faces! Volunteers from different countries have already joined us and worked with Karama in the past months. You can for instance help by giving English lessons, sharing your computer skills and musical or artistic talents, giving lectures about democracy or human rights issues or the like. We also need volunteers for administration tasks. You are welcome to stay for both short and long periods.

Age Range

start 18

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Karama Organization's Mission Statement

The aim is to stimulate young people and to work with adolescents. They are encouraged to discuss topics revolving around human rights, freedom, diversity and leadership

Year Founded

2002