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Coalition against Racism

Internship, Volunteering, Remote Internship
 
An internship or volunteering with the Coalition against Racism in Israel provides the opportunity to gain insight into the complexity of the political situation in Israel and Palestine and to bring the backgrounds and positions, interests and needs of different groups of opinion into context. We organize internships and volunteering in the areas of communications and public relations, human rights work, politics, sociology and other similar fields.
 
This placement is possible as a Remote / Virtual internship from home! The tasks for Remote Interns are the same as for on-site interns (see details below). The remote internship is 450 EUR for the first month and 100 EUR additionally for any additional month or part thereof. Just submit the inquiry/order form form and mention "Remote Internship"!
 

What is your placement organisation doing?

 
The Coalition against Racism in Israel has, since 2003, been committed against discrimination and racism and has the aim to abolish racism in Israel. They work to raise awareness of the problems caused by racial discrimination among decision makers in the public, stakeholders, including individuals and organizations, in civil society, politics and society to delegitimize it in all its forms.
 
The coalition brings together some 40 non-governmental organizations that advocate the rights, interests and aspirations of minorities and disadvantaged people in Israel. They include people of Russian origin, Palestinians in Israel, Ethiopians, Mizrahi and refugees. Human rights organizations who deal with the rights of women, children and people with special needs are also involved in the coalition.
 
The coalition has set itself the goal to address the following related problems:
 
  • Racism is partially legitimized by the lack of adequate framework for the protection of minority rights
  • Racial Profiling and the violation of the freedom of movement in public
  • Incitement against minorities and ethnic groups from political and religious leaders, public figures and the media
  • Increased racial violence against ethnic and minority groups in Israel
  • The persistence of negative stereotypes against the Arab minority and other marginalized groups
 
The Coalition monitors against racism by political and religious leaders and media publications in Amharic, Arabic, Hebrew and Russian, and comments on cases of racist or discriminatory comments or sues them in some cases.
 
The coalition also pursues discrimination and violence by members of the police and conducts training programs for the police in the field of human rights.
 
Furthermore, lobbying is carried out in ministries such as the Ministry of Education, to convince them to invest in human rights work and an anti-racism plan for institutions, and to ensure compliance with existing anti-discrimination laws. Teachers are trained in tolerance and anti-racism by the member organization "Psychoactive”.
 
Clubs and entertainment venues such as bars and dance halls, where there is discriminating selection of members and guests are sued.
 
Events like "Culture against Racism" are held, which bring together Jewish and Arab populations, with concerts featuring Jewish and Arab artists.
 
In Galilee, a region where many ethnic groups, nationalities, religions and races live segregated lives and maintain prejudiced and racist attitudes towards members of other groups, activities for young people aged 15-18 years are carried out. The aim is that young people who will later enter the army, study at universities and enter the workforce will take a clear stand against racism and discrimination within their groups.
 
In 2015, a bus was travelling through Israel, with emphasis on the regions of Galilee, Negev and Muthallath, where Jewish and Arab activists from their respective regions and all over Israel participated and engaged in dialogue with the people of the villages and towns. In order to reach a wider audience, the Bus Campaign was also be recorded on video and celebrities have joined to initiate a major media campaign with the purpose of stimulating public discussion.
 

How can you get involved?

 
  • Reading and analysis of texts, reports and statistics on the political situation, as well as about minorities and disadvantaged groups and their position in Israel
  • Writing about current events, background information, current projects, discrimination in everyday life, etc.
  • Translation activities (e.g. Arabic-English; English-Arabic; English-Russian etc.) depending on the particular language skills
  • Communications and Public Relations - building contacts with foundations and organizations, networking
  • Participation in seminars and network meetings
 
As an interns at CAR you typically won't work directly with clients, but the focus is on theoretical work. You should have basic previous experience in research and scientific work and you should enjoy to write texts and reports. Around 95% is computer work that you will do on your own.
 
To apply, please email your CV/resume in English, including your computer and language skills, and other relevant experience. Also please add a letter of motivation in English.
 
Volunteers and interns work at the office in Haifa on weekdays from about 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. You will get to know the director of the Coalition at the beginning to discuss your tasks and the further progress of your placement.
 
Topics and activities are dependent on the current political events.
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General
Location: Haifa, Israel
Availability: All year, Start date flexible
Minimum Duration: 1 month
Maximum Duration: 6 Months
Language Requirements: English
Further Languages Of Advantage: Arabic, Hebrew, Russian
Accommodation:
Student hall of residence in Haifa
Internship
Supervision Possible: Yes
Qualification Of Supervisor: Lawyer
Minimum. Qualification Of Intern:
Interest in the topic, sensitivity for various perspectives; minimum age 21 years
Further Contribution To Project: None
Volunteering
Volunteering Possible: Yes
Required Qualification For Volunteer: None
Further Contribution To Project: None
Expectations:
Interest in the topic, sensitivity for various perspectives, initiative, Do you have the "right" attitude?
 
 

Accommodation in Tamra

 

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Shared Accommodation in Tamra:

In Tamra, our participants usually live in two adjacent houses on the hillside, overlooking Tamra and the plain of Acre, Haifa. There is direct access to the garden with olive and lemon trees between the two houses. In the floors of the two houses, there are modern and spacious studios. Eachh have a private bathroom and kitchenette. Each studio can comfortably house 2-3 participants. The owners, local couples, live there and provide necessary additional rooms on the upper floors. In the case of several participants in Tamra at the same time, we also organize accommodation in other homes of similar standards in the city.
 
 
 

I. World Unite! Service Package

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  up to 31 Days
32-60 Days
61-90 Days
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1 Person
650 EUR 850 EUR 1050 EUR
2-4 Persons
(Rate per Person)
600 EUR 800 EUR 1000 EUR
 
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The World Unite! Service Package includes:

 
  • Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
  • Access to the World Unite! Online Resource Centre which has Preparation Materials including Intercultural Preparation, compiled particularly for your destination (PDFs, Videos)
  • Preparation Session via Skype, together with further participants
  • Information about and Assistance with the Arrangement of your Visa (if required), but not the official government fees for it (See costs below)
  • Pick-up and Transfers from/to Akko or Haifa train station on arrival and departure (you can easily reach these train stations from Tel Aviv Airport)
  • Personal support staff at your location and at our international office
  • Orientation and Introduction in Tamra/Haifa
  • Accompanying you to your placement on your first day
  • 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
  • 50 USD Contribution to your project
  • Local SIM Card with 30 Shekel air time
  • Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
  • Cost for the seedlings of 10 indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
 

The Rates do NOT include:

 
  • Accommodation and Meals (see below)
  • Travel to/from Israel (you book it on your own; we can assist you)
  • Official fees for Visa, if applicable (see below)
  • Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance; you book it on your own, we can assist you)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Vaccinations
  • Local Transport (Estimated amounts see below)
  • Please note that for supervised/mentored internships, some organizations charge further contributions. You find this information in the "Info Box" below the respective internship description.
 

II. Accommodation Costs

 
You can choose between the following options:
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In Tamra
  
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Room at shared house
1 Person
(Single Room)
75 Shekel/Day*
2 Persons p.p.
(Twin Room)
60 Shekel/Day*
     
In Haifa
   
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Room at Halls of Residence
1 Person
(Single Room)
2000 Shekel/Month*
2 Persons p.p.
(Twin Room)
2000 Shekel/Month*
 
In Tamra: Incomplete months of your stay are paid propotionally per day.
In Haifa: You can only book/pay full months!
In case of 3-4 person: Same rate as in case of 2 Persons. 5 or more persons: Contact us for group rates.
 

Overview of other costs:

 
  • For most nationals no visa costs for a stay of up to 180 days
  • Meals around 150-200 EUR (180-250 USD)/Month (estimate)
  • Small local expenses (e.g. local transport): around 30-60 USD/Month (Estimate)
  • Insurances around 30-50 USD/Month

 

How do I pay?

 
Once all your questions have been answered and you confirm that you want to participate, we will email you an invoice. You can pay it via bank transfer, credit card or via Paypal. You will pay a deposit of 200 EUR / 250 USD when the invoice is issued. One months prior to your arrival you will pay the remainder for your Service Package.
 
The payment modalities for rent and possible further costs (e.g. internship supervision fees, as stated in info box of the respective project description) depend on your host country and placement. We will inform you beforehand. In many cases these costs are paid on site, but for some countries and placements they need to be paid partially or fully in advance.
 
 
 

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Tamra is part of the metropolitan area Haifa-Akko-Tamra . These three cities are located only 15-30 minutes drive away from each other, and are accessible by buses, train (Akko-Haifa) and taxis. One can easily move between these three places and should look at the three locations as a common metropolitan area.
 
Tamra (25,000 inhabitants) is located on the hills which rise behind the plains of Akko. With clear weather, from Akko you have a fantastic view over Akko and the Mediterranean Sea. For this reason, Tamra is a popular town for short trips for people from the neighbouring cities, who enjoy Tamra's attractively priced traditional Arabic restaurants.
 
The town is dominated by Arabic Israelis living in extended family clans. Arts, culture and community are highly valued in Tamra; many citizens are highly educated and have studied abroad. They are particularly friendly and open towards foreigners and it is easy for our participants to get integrated into the town community.
 
Tamra is also famous for its extravagant weddings. There are several locations where weddings are celebrated. During the "wedding season", from May to October, Tamra hosts 7-10 large weddings every day.
 
The historical port town of Akko (also: Akkon) has around 50,000 inhabitants. Its old town atmosphere is very oriental. Akko has been mentioned in the bible's Old Testament; Alexander the Great, the Romans, Sultan Saladin, and the Crusaders have all been to Akko. Napoleon didn't succeed to conquer the city though. The old town of Akko as a UNESCO World Heritage site is part of every Israel round trip. During the summer, Akko's beach is very populated, and Akko's Arabian market is a popular location for tourists and locals alike.
 
Haifa (270,000 inhabitants) is after Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel's third largest city. It is a city full of life as there are more than 40,000 students studying at Haifa University and numerous colleges. For that reason, Haifa has a wide selection of bars and clubs. During the summer, the beaches behind Mount Carmel are populated at day and night by young people.
 
Between Haifa, Akko and Tamra there are not only olive and pomegranate plantations, but also the so-called "Krayots" which are several villages belonging to the wider area of Haifa. They have modern entertainment facilities such as multiplex cinemas, bars and bowling allies.
 
Recreational Activities in Tamra/Akko/Haifa
 
There are numerous ways to spend leisure time in Tamra, Akko and Haifa. All cities are full of cultural life. During the hot summer, you can go to the beaches; Tamra also has a public swimming pool.
 
Day trips in Israel, which can be done from Akko/Tamra/Haifa, include visiting mystical historical sites such as Jerusalem, Nazareth, Safed, the Sea of Galilee and Magito, where, according to the prophecy of Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, the final battle of "Armageddon" will take place. In the nature of the hilly north, it is possible to hike, mountainbike and even ski in the winter time.
 
 

Getting To Tamra

 
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You book your flight to Tel Aviv (TLV). Look for different airlines, including low cost airlines such as Easyjet, Air Berlin, German Wings, Pegasus Airlines and flyniki. Tip: Search also for nearby Airports in neighboring European countries.
 
At the airport of Tel Aviv, you can find the train station; the train departs hourly to Akko (also the whole night). From Akko train station, you will be picked up and taken to your accommodation in Tamra.
 
Please note that from Fridays 4.00 p.m. to Saturdays 4.00 p.m., and on Israeli holidays, no trains run, making it difficult to get from Tel Aviv airport to Akko. You should not book a flight that lands on Fridays after 2.00 p.m. or leaves on Saturdays before 9.00 p.m. We even recommend completely avoiding Saturdays for arrival and departure.
 
On other days of the week, your flight should not arrive after 7.00 p.m., as the Akko train station pick-up service from 11.00 p.m. – 8.00 a.m. is not possible. If you cannot book your flight otherwise, you would have to spend a night in Tel Aviv, before you continue traveling to Akko.
 
 
 
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