KITEPRIDE
VOLUNTEERS
Here at KitePride we take PRIDE in our pool of global volunteers. Without our amazing volunteers, we couldn't be as amazing as we are today. From us to you, THANK YOU!
Aliz

HOME TOWN
Budapest, Hungary

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
Shakshuka

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Yoffi
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I have been a part of KitePride’s journey for 5 months. A 5 month period of my life when I have been discovering new places, new people and new opportunities. I can easily explain KitePride’s social and environmental impact on the world, but it is really hard to put into words what KitePride means to me. These amazing people I had the pleasure working with these few months have given me a safe and warm place to go to every day, an atmosphere of a family, and a platform to be creative and innovative. I am so thankful to be a part of the KitePride family.
Kama

HOME TOWN
France

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
Shakshuka

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Yoffi
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I am so grateful to be part of the KitePride Family. KitePride is a Big Family where it is so nice to play!!
Being volunteer we don’t work, we play!! We play all the days of the week with pleasure! It was really an amazing experience to play with others volunteers and with all sewers, during one year! In KitePride family we speak different languages; we respected all religions; all people.
Thank to KitePride I learned a lot of things about people, religions, languages and of course about design!! I loved to play with kites, sails, neoprene: open kites, cut and clean pieces what I created, prepared all rubans and zippers for all orders! In KitePride I discovered all the process of creating.
If you want to discover Isreal, a social business, play with your hands all the days, create bags: you don’t hesitate a second: send a message to KitePride and they will help you to plan everything until your volunteer visa and your daily life if you have some troubles!
Katie

HOME TOWN
Rome, Italy

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
Homemade salads

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Yalla bye
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My time spent volunteering at KitePride as a professional photographer has developed in me leadership and management skills that are necessary for my new role in the company I am now working for. As a sole entrepreneur it has taught me the value of teamwork and cultivating a sense of family and home in the workplace. I’ve worked with incredible individuals who have taught me so much in two months that I wouldn’t trade my experience for an internship anywhere else. I feel more prepared to embark on a new season in my professional life. But most importantly, I know I’ve found a home in the KitePride family, working side by side with amazing people who give their all for the lives of others. Thank you KitePride!
Olivia

HOME TOWN
BERN, SWITZERLAND

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
Homemade salads

FAVE ISRAELI WORD
Yalla bye
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With just two weeks of volunteering at Kitepride, i had the opportunity to get an insight into this great company.
Ok, let's speak facts: They really are a sustainable, human and environment supporting business and it was so great beeing a part of it for a little bit! The mood in the workingspace i just extraordinary, (in a sense of positive, supportive, free an fun)and that why every volunteer is also loving this place so much!
I can't really put it into words, but i really profited so much from this time, thanks a lot!
Marina

HOME TOWN
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
FELAFEL

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SABABA
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KitePride can be so many things in one that I always take about half an hour to explain to people who are them. I usually don't limit myself just saying what they produce and sell. I mostly focus on telling who they actually are: a big heterogeneous family of people who share the interest in making an impact into this world. Each one with their own characteristics and qualities, makes everything more and more special, exchanging ideas, thoughts and learnings. They don't see each other as co-workers, but as friends, creating a nice, respectful and easy going space of creation. This is by far the best work environment I have ever being to. I felt that I grown each and everyday Ive been to KitePride. I learned how important is to put our energy in something bigger that ourselves. How necessary is to look outside of our bubble and put ourselves out of our comfort zone. Thank you very much for receiving me in the past months, you gave a completely different meaning for my time in Israel.
Saskia

HOME TOWN
HAMBURG, GERMANY

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
FIGS AND DATES

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BALAGAN
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What I love most about volunteering at KitePride is the atmosphere. You are immediately part of a big loving and caring family. And I really liked, that I could be creative and bring up new ideas. Our lunch time was a daily blast. Somebody of us cooked for all the other people - everyday a different dish from a different country. Pst, but the Arabic and Ethiopian citchen was my favourite. We gathered together every day in our beautiful citchen at our big table and the ate and laughed in several different languages. I learned a lot, too. About others, during others and about myself. Thank you so much that I was part of this amazing and heartwarming family .
Josiane

HOME TOWN
BERN, SWITZERLAND

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
HUMUS

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Chetzi Chetzi
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It was a great experience for me. All the people were very open and the atmosphere was like a family. Lunch times were always amazing - great vibe, food and a sense of family. I will remember my time in KitePride forever!
Sara and Simon

HOME TOWN
BERN, SWITZERLAND

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
SWEET POTATOES

FAVE ISRAELI WORD
KACHA KACHA
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Being a volunteer in general always allows for the opportunity to change something that is worth more than money. At KitePride not only can you change things but, you can give women and men the opportunity to change their life.
A great environment for restoration and new perspective. And the best thing once you leave, you notice that not only people around you got changed but you got changed yourself. Our awareness and thankfulness literally "skyrocketed". Find out for yourself what area in your life will take off and get involved :)
Lars

HOME TOWN
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
HUMUS

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HAKOL BESEDER
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KitePride has been one of the best experiences I've had. From connecting to the people, to eating communal lunches and contributing to something with vision and purpose, I love it all! My time here at KitePride has taught me so much both personally and professionally!
Rachel

HOME TOWN
CHICAGO, USA

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
ROASTED EGGPLANT

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NANA
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I worked on KitePride’s design team for two months and I can easily say this experience has impacted my life in more ways than I can easily say. From the heartwarming bonds I created with our diverse team to the many lessons I learned and special moments I shared, I feel extremely lucky to have been welcomed with open arms into this extremely beautiful and complex community of people. Thank you KitePride for giving me this opportunity and for all that you have taught me about the power of serving a mission much larger than myself.
Nico

HOME TOWN
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
SCHNITZEL PITA

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KEF
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I had the opportunity to join KitePride for a 2 month internship and I very much enjoyed my time here. It felt like being part of a big and diverse family plus I got to see all aspects of the business. From working in the office, to spending time in the production helping to recycle material and create the bags. I have experienced, that KitePride is not just a business, but a movement that brings solutions to existing problem in the social and environmental area. I loved being an active part of this and will take what I have learnt back to Germany! Thank you KitePride!
Claudia

HOME TOWN
Steinach, SWITZERLAND,

FAVE ISRAELI FOOD
SWEET PATAOES & GRILLED VEGETABLES

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LEAT, LEAD
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Freiwillige Helferin bei kitepride zu sein, war für mich eine sehr besondere und super wertvolle Erfahrung! Es war sozusagen das Abenteuer meines Lebens: Horizonterweiternd, berührend, prägend, aufregend und spannend zugleich... Ausserhalb meiner Komfortzone durfte ich das Leben mal von einer ganz anderen Seite kennenlernen. Es erfüllte mich mit Freude einer sinnerfüllten Aufgabe nachzugehen, Beziehungen zu knüpfen und als die Person, die ich bin, etwas bewirken zu können. Gelebte Wertschätzung, Respekt und Menschlichkeit bekommen an einem solchen Ort eine starke Bedeutung und ich bin unendlich dankbar für die vielen unbezahlbaren Erlebnisse, die ich hier bei kitepride und mit Land und Leuten machen durfte.
Es war mir eine Ehre mit Euch allen für eine ganze Weile unterwegs gewesen zu sein. Stets in meinem Herzen seid Ihr Teil meines Lebens geworden! ❤