FFIPP Programs in Palestine/Israel

We are now accepting applications for:

* FFIPP Academic Delegation to Gaza, June 3 to June 12, 2013.

* FFIPP Summer 2013 Internship for Human Rights and Just Peace in Palestine/Israel, June 1 to July 7,2013.

* FFIPP Educational Tour of the West Bank/Israel, June 1 to June 6, 2013.

The Delegation will be hosted by the  Gaza Community Mental Health Program, GCMHP
Faculty and Students for Israeli-Palestinian Peace-International, FFIPP-I, is now accepting applications for its summer educational delegation to the Gaza Strip, Palestine. This unique program offers an intimate, intensive, and experiential education on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and its people’s struggle for freedom and justice.
The delegation consists of 9 busy days of traveling around Gaza and meeting with leaders from grassroots organizations, research centers, and human rights organizations. Meetings may include the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights, Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, the YMCA, the Bader Society for Community Development, the Women’s Affairs Center, and faculty and students from Islamic University of Gaza, Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Al-Quds Open University and University College of Applied Sciences
 
Due to the constantly changing and, at times, risky conditions in Gaza, only applicants with demonstrated maturity, flexibility, high motivation, and understanding of the situation in Gaza will be considered.

Cost: Faculty:  $1200; Students: $800. Airfare, food and other living expenses are NOT covered by FFIPP-I.
Deadline to Apply  : May 3, 2013


For more information visit http://www.ffipp.org/delegations/ , email us at info@ffipp.org or call us at 413-992-7355

Dates: June 1 – July 7, 2013

Intensive, on the ground, eye opening learning experience about the conflict in Palestine/Israel and the struggle for human rights, justice, and peace.

The program includes a week-long orientation course and one month of volunteer work in Palestinian and Israeli grassroots organizations, research centers, universities, and human rights organizations.

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Photo caption: Interns visit to the remains of the 48 village of Al Birwe

Dates: June 1 – June 6, 2013

Participate on a daily basis or for a whole tour of 7 days. The precise itinerary will be determined at a later date and will be similar to previous educational tours.
Cost:  $175 per day.

FFIPP will provide transportation, guides, lodging, and arrange all meetings. Airfare and food are NOT covered by FFIPP.

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FFIPP-USA is educating the academic community in North America about the situation and the possibilities for a just peace in Palestine/Israel by conducting internship programs and educational tours in Palestine/Israel for international faculty and students, as well as educational events on U.S. campuses. FFIPP-USA educational activities are rooted in a universal human ethic and the belief that students can learn best about Palestine/Israel from their own experiences of living and doing volunteer work in grassroots organizations, human rights and research centers in Palestine/Israel.

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