Human Rights Program Review

Excellent programme. My language instructor, Saja, was great fun and particularly helpful with any questions I had. The improvement of my colloquial Arabic skills, with which she assisted greatly, was aided in addition by the plethora of social activities arranged by the Centre. The folks running the Centre are warm, friendly and generous. Because my stay took place during Ramadan, they often kindly invited me over for iftar at their place. Outside of Arabic classes, normally attended in the morning, the overall programme proved highly instructive. The visits undertaken, including to Hebron old town and al-Fawwar camp, were particularly helpful in shaping my understanding of the situation in the West Bank. So was the opportunity to see the more modern side of the city, where the Centre is located. The programme also allows plenty of time during the weekends to explore nearby towns and cities. Teaching English to middle and high schoolers, which is part of the Centre's programme, was an equally rewarding experience, especially as it allowed for an exchange of perspectives with some of the young people in Hebron. I am grateful to all of the wonderful people at the Centre, and I hope to see everyone again soon.