Volunteer and Study Arabic in Palestine!

You've seen them on the news. But what do you really know about them? What do Palestinians do for fun? What do they eat? What do they think of the outside world? What is daily life like under military occupation? What you've seen on the news is only half the story.

Palestine Summer Encounter (PSE) is a one, two, or three month service learning and cultural immersion program in Bethlehem, Palestine. Participants study Arabic in and outside of the classroom setting, live with a Palestinian host family, meet with both Israeli and Palestinian NGOs and peacemakers and volunteer with one of thirty-seven participating nonprofits and organizations.

Experience you Can Trust

In 2009 we will sponsor the 6th annual Palestine Summer Encounter (PSE) program.

PSE is a joint project between Middle East Fellowship, a U.S. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Holy Land Trust, a Palestinian nonproft organization.

We have run the Palestine Summer Encounter program for five consecutive years.

Every year we have our participants fill out extensive evaluations and use their feedback to improve upon our performance.

Our experienced staff on-the-ground handles delegations throughout the year and has been responsible for the safety and well being of hundreds of internationals traveling to the West Bank.

In the News

The Palestine Summer Encounter and its participants have received some media attention over the years. Here are a few newspaper articles that covered our program:

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Join us

We would love for your to join us this summer in Palestine. You can register for the program at any time. Once you have submitted the online application and sent in your $150 application fee we will begin the process of setting up your volunteer opportunity and working on all other aspects of your summer experience. Please check the dates and prices page for information about application deadlines.

If you have additional questions about the program your first step is to check the frequently asked questions page.

We look forward to working with you in Palestine this summer!

Sincerely,

Joshua Keaney
Cultural Connections Director Middle East Fellowship

Elias Ghareeb
Travel & Encounter Director Holy Land Trust