Changing Stereotypes about Palestine: Before they visit Palestine, many people from the West in particular, may hold some negative stereotypes about Palestine and Palestinian people. In particular, due to the media focus on violent events that take place in Palestine, many people believe Palestine to be a dangerous and violent place, filled with terrorists. Stereotypes may play into wider negative assumptions about Muslims being violent or Read More …
Books to Read Before Visiting Palestine: As the birthplace of major world religions, the homelands of some of the world’s oldest civilizations, and the site of one of the longest running modern land dispute, Palestine has attracted the attention of numerous authors. Countless books, in the form of novels, historical anthologies, and academic works, have been written about the Palestine. This provides visitors to Palestine Read More …
Why I am Volunteering in Palestine: “My name is Karl and I am currently studying English Literature and Politics at the University of York, in the UK. In Palestine, I shall be assisting in the teaching of English to the local community, as well as improving the proficiency of my own Arabic. I have a plethora of reasons for volunteering in Palestine, here I shall Read More …
