“I love my work, especially after the East Jerusalem YMCA assessment when I knew it was a good fit. Cars have always been a hobby.

The YMCA helped me get to this point quickly. Without the YMCA I’d be unemployed. I’d like to open my own garage. Maybe in my own village or central Bethlehem; depends upon what’s available.

Half of my friends are unemployed and others are in jobs but mine is a profession and I have skills.”