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The deadline for applications for ReCap 2013 is March 17th 2013!

The program consists of two parts:
  

1.Workshop at the Al-Quds university in Jerusalem, which will focus on the following topics (see below). The lectures and training will be given by various humanitarian organisations, such as BADIL, UNRWA, as well as other sources, varying each year.

• Introduction into current issues in Palestine and Israel
• Situation of Palestinian refugees
• Access to healthcare in Palestine
• Children and war
• Possible solutions to the conflict
• Arabic lessons

2. Work at hospitals and refugee camp in Bethlehem for three weeks

• The mornings will be spent on medical rotations in the local health institutions (UNRWA Clinics, Caritas Baby Hospital, Al-Hussein hospital)
• The afternoons will center around activities in a children centre in Aida camp, for instance drama activities, English lessons or playing games (aged approx. 8-15 years)
• Different trips in West Bank (biggest cities, Dead Sea ect)

Participant's profile

• Be a medical student, at the time of applying preferably should have completed 2 years of medical studies
• Ready and able to attend for the full duration of the project
• Interested in refugee health and working with children (experience preferred)
• Ability to communicate and work in English.
• Interest in activities beyond medical boundaries, e.g. drama, sports and English teaching (experience preferred)
• Capacity to raise funds for participation independently
• Health Insurance covering your stay in Israel/Palestine.

Costs

The travel expenses will have to depend on the participants' own fundraising. Costs of accommodation and some of the local travel expenses will be covered. Most of the food will be at your own cost.

How to apply?

• First, read these application instructions and the participant's profile
• Then please download and fill in the application form and send it per e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• As above, the deadline for applications for ReCap 2013 is March 17th 2013. The time of ReCap 2012 will be August 1th till August 31st, 2013.

Don't forget that every participant will be required to take care of his own insurance. We'll get back to you and provide you with additional information as soon as possible. On April the 1st you will hear if you are selected to participate.

If you have any further questions- don't hesitate to contact us!