Latest blog posts
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,…
Latest media appearances
Supporting democracy: live crowdfunding in Hungary
At the end of January, our foundation held a live…
Reflections from Hungary on helping donors walk the talk
“I was recently recovering from the results of the general…
2019 Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index – Hungary
Country report about the CSO Sustainability Index in Hungary in…
Hungary’s community foundations pull together in response to Covid-19
“Like countless other community philanthropy organizations around the world, Hungary’s…
Public Crowdfunding in the Jewish district in Budapest
“Target met. The Hungarian foundation Gyökerek és Szárnyak Alapítvány has…
Growing ambition in a shrinking space: Hungary’s community foundations after the election
“Hungary’s general elections in April gave (once again) a constitutional…
Latest videos
Let’s shape the future of small towns together!
We launched the Revitalising Small Town Programme in 2020 supporting community leaders living and working in small towns in Hungary for 3 years. Edit Kovács, the programme manager, talks about the mission of the programme, and the grantees talk about the lessons learned in the three years.
Local issues, national network
We have closed the year 2022 with 7 Community Foundations and 6 additional teams working on the ground. We spoke to representatives of the organisations at the end-of-year meeting of the Community Foundation Support Programme.
