Desert Ecology

Desert Ecology Opportunities to work with mud-brick (adobe) construction, sustainable agriculture, and water conservation. Learn about the challenges for the local Bedouin population, their water shortage, and lack of co-existence with nearby Israeli settlers

Location: Jordan Valley Eastern West Bank Duration: 4-12 weeks Volunteer Work: Environmental Education Alternative Technology Eco-Tourism - Water Conservation - Teach English

Bedouin Women's Cooperative

Bedouin Women's Cooperative Your experience with the Bedouin cooperative will profoundly change your view of women in indigenous societies. This self-empowerment and economic development organisation can use your help in a number of significant ways.

Location: Negev Desert Southern Israel Duration: 4-12 weeks Volunteer Work: Teaching English - spinning sheep's wool - weaving rugs Women's empowerment - Community Development

Women's Empowerment and Development

Women's Empowerment and Development This organisation protects and empowers women and girls-at-risk. Gardening is used as a means of solace and healing. This project also has developed a retail shop in Jaffa's Old City to employ some of their clients and help fund the program. Volunteers for this project need to be especially sensitive towards women and girls who are from underprivileged backgrounds and who may have been abused.

Location: Jaffa / Tel Aviv Central Israel Duration: 4-12 weeks Volunteer Work: * Female volunteers only Teaching exercise classes - Gardening therapy - Retail design Retail marketing - Video

Hope Flowers School

Hope Flowers School - Bethlehem The Hope Flowers School has literally become a beacon of hope for thousands of children and adults throughout the Bethlehem area. With its proximity to Deheisha Refugee Camp, there is a particular need for help with traumatised youth. The school is also known for its work with children who are physically or mentally challenged.

Location: Bethlehem Southern West Bank Duration: 2-12 weeks Volunteer Work: Teaching - Social work - English - Youth - Gardening Special Education - Cognitive disabilities