How to Stay on Your Feet in Changing Times? – The Basics of Organisational Resilience
Civil society organisations must stand their ground in an increasingly unpredictable and unstable environment. External challenges, internal tensions, lack of…
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EXPLORERS – Joint Learning from Women’s Perspectives Has Begun
We are delighted to announce the launch of EXPLORERS, a grantmaking initiative within the Roots and Wings Foundation’s Solidarity Women’s…
“It would be good if we could once again fully engage in community life and address problems where they arise.”
Andrea Baraksó-Kovács, a grantee of our Revitalising Small Towns program, wants to restart public dialogue and collective thinking in Szeghalom…
“I started saying that if we set up a proper team, we’ll go play football in Barcelona.”
Football life has flourished in Komádi. Today, 150 children play for JVSC-Komádi across 10 age-group teams, and 20 of them…
“It’s Very Important to Always Pay Attention to Them and Listen to Their Ideas”
She is amazed by young people—their potential, their brilliant thinking. She listens carefully and waits for the right moment to…
“We Need to Organize Programs That Draw From Each Other’s Cultures and Promote Integration”
He wants to make small-town life attractive, reach out to young people as soon as possible, and build a diverse…
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…
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…
