“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
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“We can always do something. Always.”
– interview with Tamás Scsaurszki, outgoing chairman of the board of trustees
“Something should happen in the country, not just in Budapest”
In the shrinking civil world, we talked with Julcsi Dés about the possibilities of action, the power of local initiatives,…
We provided €29,000 in grants to ensure the fairness of elections
We believe that the fairness of elections is of utmost importance – this is why we organised a special fundraising…
“Hope? From Hungary? That was the last thing I expected!”
So far 10.4 million forints (€29,000) have been raised for four civil society organisations working to ensure the fairness of…
Mureş Community Foundation fundraises for protective masks and prepares to rescue NGOs
To date, 6,200 medical masks have been distributed in Mureş County by the Mureş Community Foundation. Sándor Gál, the head…
Odorheiu Secuiesc: the community foundation gives money and perspective
Amazing sums are being raised by Romanian community foundations to strengthen hospitals. Meanwhile, in Odorheiu Secuiesc they are also thinking…
The Ferencváros Community Foundation provides diverse support in the emergency situation
In the present crisis situation, the Ferencváros Community Foundation (FCF) provides, among other things, immediate assistance to those most in…
The Pécs Community Foundation launches support chain
The Pécs Community Foundation (PCF) has launched a program to support healthcare workers, “incidentally” saving some jobs and providing a…
A guide to community foundations is Hungary
We could introduce ourselves in Europe. Joy, setbacks, and first of all: local heroes. Here you can download the new…
Public Crowdfunding in the Jewish district in Budapest
Target met. The Hungarian foundation Gyökerek és Szárnyak Alapítvány has organized public crowdfunding events for a year and a half….
Understanding Hungary: How to shape the future
Our success depends on our ability to understand, from several different perspectives, the decisive social processes now taking place in…
Growing ambition in a shrinking space: Hungary’s community foundations after the election
Community foundations offer signs of hope despite growing official repression of civil society. (21 August 2018) Hungary’s general elections in…
Reflections from Hungary on helping donors walking the talk
I was recently recovering from the results of the general election in Hungary, and desperate to find new ways to…
Hungarian Community Foundations at a turning point
Community Foundations in Hungary have reached an exciting milestone. On the one hand, three new foundations have emerged this year…
