Experiences from the Pilot Phase of the Solidarity Women’s Programme
Who we supported, how we supported them, and how they view the outcome of our collaboration In the framework of…
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Community Foundations Kicked off the Year with an Inspiring Gathering
For two days, our office was filled with representatives from community foundations. We learned together, and then the presentation of the 2025 plans marked the beginning of the organizations’ collaborative work for the year.
“Now is Our Time for the Big Stage”
“We initiate even when everyone says it’s impossible due to the context.” “This sector is indestructible because of its diversity…
Our Ambassador Campaign in February – Together We Can Give More!
Our anniversary ambassador campaign kicked off on February 1, during which our ambassadors encouraged support for our foundation with various…
“It’s important to feel the power we have as residents”
We spoke with Petra Sára Kiss and Zsófia Lázár, members of the Zöldendre Association and participants in our Revitalising Small…
Together, we can give more! – Campaigning and fundraising for the 10-year-old Roots and Wings Foundation
On February 1st, we are launching our ambassador campaign, where our outstanding ambassadors will share why they stand with us,…
Trust or control? Thoughts on the funding of civil organizations
Opposing mainstream grant-making practices, trust-based philanthropy is gaining momentum worldwide. Instead of paternalistic control, it promotes reciprocity, balanced power dynamics,…
“We want to show young people the broadest possible perspectives”
Egyesek Youth Association is working on creating a youth community space after purchasing an old nightclub in the center of…
“These people love their community so much that they are dissatisfied with it and want to change it.”
There is an incredible tension, narrowing and very strong divisions in small towns, and since the Covid it is much…
Highlights from the 3rd National Gathering of Community Foundations
For the third time, community foundations (CFs) from across Hungary gathered, this year in Nyíregyháza, for our annual national meeting….
Motivation and Group Dynamics in Hungarian Community Foundations
The research was carried out by György Hámori, head of the Community Foundation Support Programme. The original version was produced…
We strengthened the commitment of 5 small town leaders to their local community
The first funding period of our Foundation’s Revitalising Small Towns programme for 2020-2023 has ended. We commissioned Gábor Héra, Senior…
“It always turns out that people come here for each other, true, while their hands are crafting and they are working”
– interview with Tamás Scsaurszki, outgoing chairman of the board of trustees
She is slowly shaking up the sleepy town
Learning trail, eco-parlours, potting sheds, walking bus, story trail – a short list of the life-changing programmes that have transformed…
“There are many people in Hungary who want to do something.”
Zebra guards at the school, a film club with first-time film directors, community discussions on topics such as journalism and…
