Palestine as any other country has its own social life that is somewhat similar to some neighboring countries such as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt. The nature of the Palestinian social life has been formed by many factors including the occupation and the influence left by the nations who resided in Palestine for decades in the past. The social relations in Palestine are characterised by Read More …
UNRWA in Palestine: Anyone who travels around Palestine for any prolonged period of time will likely notice the United Nations presence in the country. On Ein Sarah Street, there is a warehouse of supplies belonging to the UNRWA. What is the UNRWA? What is the UN doing in Palestine? In this article, we’ll attempt to explain these questions to newcomers to Palestine. During the 1948 Read More …
Before traveling to Palestine to work with us at the Palestinian Center, it is natural to have a few fears or concerns. This is normal for many of our volunteers before arriving and especially so if this is your first trip to the Middle East. The unknown always carries a bit of apprehension with it. Since this is such a common experience our volunteers experience Read More …
