Birzeit University is proud to announce the convening of its annual International Summer Work Camp for 2009.  

July 23, 2009 - August 3, 2009

Each year, since 1981, Birzeit University has organized this two-week long camp which gives international students an opportunity to work side by side with Palestinian students on community-oriented volunteer projects in schools, municipalities, civil society organizations.  Participants get a chance to visit a number of areas in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and participate in cultural and social events as well. 

This year’s camp will include voluntary work, visits to Palestinian villages, cities, and refugee camps, opportunities to meet with Palestinian families, political and community leaders, and academics and Palestinian university students to promote the cultural exchange and sharing of information and experiences. 

The general schedule of activities is below.  A detailed program will be available at least two weeks prior to the start of the Work Camp.

You may apply on-line by filling-out the Application Form

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GENERAL SCHEDULE

 The 2009 International Summer Work Camp at Birzeit University will include:

    1. Volunteer Work includes planting, clean-up, and construction as per the needs of the designated communities.
    2. Visits to many Palestinian Cities, Villages and Refugee Camps.
    3. Lectures and meetings with Palestinian political and community leaders
    4. Visits to governmental and non-governmental organizations
    5. Cultural activities including films, dance and music performances.
    6. Camp Fire Evening – A series of evening activities at the University camp site including lectures on different aspects of Palestinian life and culture.

 

~~~~~We are looking forward to welcoming you at Birzeit.~~~~~