Category: Teachers

ANNA (AUSTRALIA) Volunteered From FEBRUARY 2024 TO APRIL 2024 This was not just my first time teaching at the Habibi Center, but my first time teaching classes at all! It has been a truly exciting and rewarding experience— challenging, but so worth the time and effort. Steph, Camille, Raf and Julian are incredibly supportive and…

CLARE (UNITED KINGDOM) Volunteered From JANUARY 2024 TO MARCH 2024 2024 Where do I begin with my time at the Habibi Centre? It has been an emotional whirlwind and life-changing experience! I haven’t taught before and found it a bit daunting at first, but the people here are so nice and supportive, I soon found…

LAUREN (THE U.K.) Volunteered From JANUARY 2024 TO APRIL 2024 I arrived in Athens again in December, ready for another adventure at Habibi. It is always a privilege to be asked to return, and i’ve now taught at the school four times, so I feel like i’m almost part of the furniture, always feeling completely…

PIPPA (CANADA) Volunteered From JANUARY 2024 TO APRIL 2024 Sad to be saying goodbye again to this unique place of learning but smiling because I’ve decided to return here next spring. See you in 2025!

PHILIPPINE (FRANCE) Volunteered From JANUARY 2024 TO MARCH 2024 My second time teaching at habibi was so different but yet I still learn so much about myself and the world. Teaching at habibi sure asks a lot. But the energy you are giving is so worth it. It brings this warm feeling you have after…

ANNA (SPAIN) VOLUNTEERING FROM OCTOBER 2023 TO DECEMBER 2023 I have been teaching internationally for a long time and when my last contract in Papua, Indonesia, finished, I was looking for something new, and equally rewarding, to do. I found Habibi Center and straight away felt that here was my answer. In my two classes…

ARIEL (HONG KONG) Volunteered From OCTOBER 2023 TO DECEMBER 2023 2023 I now understand why many of the volunteers do not know where to start when they need to talk about their experience in the Habibi Center… Habibi Center is a magical place where we can see everyone improving in daily progress. More than solely…

SOPHIE (THE U.S.A) Volunteered From SEPTEMBER 2023 TO NOVEMBER 2023 2023 I’m so glad I had the opportunity to spend 3 months at the Habibi Center. It is a truly wonderful environment for both teachers and students. My students are incredible people. They came to class everyday with an open mind and an eagerness to…

SARAH (THE NETHERLANDS) Volunteered From AUGUST 2023 TO DECEMBER 2023 2023 In my previous testimonial I ended with saying I couldnt wait to come back. This time Iam happy to say that I did! Since I was doing my masters internship, I had the chance to stay longer and therefore get a glimpse of all…

RAF (BELGIUM) Volunteered From AUGUST 2023 TO OCTOBER 2023 2023 On my first day, I was welcomed with open arms. All the subsequent days were no different, these people are so kind! Teaching these kids … it is a very humbling experience. It made me be aware of my privileges even more. It has taught…