1) - Sakhnen workcamp
| Código | Nombre | Fechas | Tipo | Edad | Plazas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | Sakhnen workcamp | 18-30\7\2008 | envi reno |
18+ | 14 |
Información Detallada
Place: Sakhnen, Heart of the Galilee / Israel
Hosting Organization: Baladna and Sakhnen Municipality
Work Type: Environmental & renovation
Number of Volunteers: 14 International
Participation Fee: 150 Euros
Accommodation: In municipal social centre.
Local Community and Project Description
Sakhnin is a very old town, which dates back 3,500 years. The town is situated in the heart of the Galilee and has holy sites for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
The town is built over three hills. It is 200-250 meters above sea level, and it is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, the highest of them is 602 meters high.
Today there are over 20,000 inhabitants in Sakhnin and most of them make a living from businesses, light industry, and construction work within the neighboring cities.
Work Description:
Volunteers will work on important site, called The Spring "El-EIN" which lies in the southeast of the town. This served as the main source of drinking water for the people of Sakhnin decades ago. Volunteers will work together to renovate certain parts of the spring which have eroded and deteriorated over the years. Meanwhile the volunteers will help to develop the surrounding area of the spring into a small park with benches, plants and flowers. In addition the work will be at different location of the town as public gardens, painting (drawing) walls of schools in order to interact with the local population and promote the idea of volunteering. All the projects will not only add to the village but will benefit the lives of the people who live there.
Cultural Program:
Part of the work camp experience includes engaging with international youth as well as with the Arab-Palestinian society. Through projects, discussions and cultural field trips, you will learn about your peers and about Arab-Palestinian culture while contributing to this community.