For the past several months, I have been a regular volunteer at a program called International Neighborhood Coffee Hour, more commonly called INCH. Every Wednesday for the past fifty years, American women have congregated to offer free English lessons to immigrant women from all over the world. The all-female environment makes it more comfortable for many newcomers, and I am personally involved in the childcare that is offered so mothers can come with their young children.
Due to the extreme weather conditions as of late, INCH has not met the past two weeks, so I have been unable to discuss this with the coordinator. However, I plan on talking to women who have recently immigrated from Israel-Palestine. As recent both women and recent immigrants, they will have a unique experience that I have the opportunity to experience first hand.
As I said, I haven't had time to legitimate this with anyone at INCH, hence "initial" ideas. I will be checking next week to make sure it is possible.
Kellie, this sounds awesome!!! It sounds like an amazing opportunity to do really meaningful work and get first-hand knowledge of life in Israel without the $2,000 plane ticket ;)
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