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Lavender Children’s House: supporting the youngest in Cigánd

Through the EFOP-1.4.3-16 program, the Municipality of Cigánd launched a project to ensure equal and high-quality access to early childhood development services. As part of this initiative, the Lavender Sure Start Children’s House was created to provide comprehensive support for children under the age of three who are not enrolled in childcare, as well as for their parents. Cigánd lies at the heart of one of Hungary’s most disadvantaged regions. It is the only town

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Fresh boost for the Boldog István Sándor School

The Boldog István Sándor Catholic Primary School in Mezőnyárád — maintained by the Archdiocese of Eger since 2016 — has undergone a major transformation to create a modern, inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of the 21st century. The school operates in two buildings: the original structure, built in the early 1900s, and a newer wing with a gymnasium added in 1991. Over the decades, both had deteriorated significantly. The flooring, heating system, restrooms,

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Focus on the child – a life-changing opportunity program in 177 Hungarian settlements

In many parts of Hungary, deep and persistent poverty continues to affect hundreds of communities, often passed down from one generation to the next. Children growing up in these areas face serious disadvantages — poor housing, limited access to essential services, segregation, and a lack of opportunity. To help break this cycle, a nationwide program called Focus on the Child was launched in 2021, with a total budget of HUF 20.8 billion. Led by the

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Library development for digital inclusion and digital literacy

As part of a successful EU-funded project, the Municipal Library of Kiskunmajsa created new creative and educational spaces designed for learning, teaching, and developing audiovisual skills. These spaces now host a wide range of new programs and workshops. The development provided the foundation for the library to become a modern learning environment, enabling it to support formal education, skills and competence development, and lifelong learning. It offers access to essential information and helps users acquire

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For the mental health of children

One often overlooked area of healthcare is child psychiatry, despite the fact that maintaining mental well-being is just as important as physical recovery. In this spirit, a model development initiative was launched in Hungary, aiming to modernize both the professional background and infrastructural conditions of psychiatric care for those under the age of 18 at a national level. The EU-funded project, implemented through a consortium partnership between the National Directorate General for Hospitals and leading

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Discover Your English Voice!” – an experiential language learning method that truly works

How can language learning become a genuine experience for high school students? And how can they not only meet the requirements but also acquire truly usable language skills? These questions were addressed by Eszterházy Károly Catholic University through the launch of the nationally unique, EU-funded program titled “Discover Your English Voice / (in Hungarian: Hallasd a hangod angolul!”). The initiative targeted the high school age group and its professional-methodological foundations were developed by the University’s

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Opportunity for a new beginning – genuine homes in a community setting

There is a word we often hear but rarely experience in its tangible form: chance. The Mécses Serving Community Association took on precisely this challenge in their project, funded by the EU under the Human Resources Development Operational Programme, offering a genuine chance for a new beginning. The development was created to transform the life opportunities of people with disabilities and psychiatric patients; to establish high-quality, accessible, community-based housing options that provide a real alternative

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Robot therapy has already helped more than a hundred children at Bethesda

The National Directorate General for Hospitals has set the development of rehabilitation for consequential musculoskeletal diseases as the goal of its project, which was implemented with more than HUF 7.1 billion in support from the Human Resources Development Operational Programme and the Hungarian state. Since the launch of the program in 2023, a total of 116 children have received treatment using robot-controlled devices at the Bethesda Children’s Hospital, with 660 therapy sessions completed. At Bethesda

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Modern environment, new opportunities for learning

The Palotás Primary School has undergone significant development thanks to European Union funding, which was given to the Educational District Center of Salgótarján under the Széchenyi 2020 program. Through these infrastructural developments, students are able to learn in a modern, inspiring environment that fosters talent development and ensures equal opportunities. The school also offers accessible functions, services, and opportunities that support and complement the basic tasks of education and upbringing. The construction work was carried

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Success of non-formal learning and community activities in Kiskunmajsa

As part of an EU-funded project implemented by the Konecsni György Cultural Center, Open-Air Museum, and City Library, children from Kiskunmajsa and the surrounding area participated in numerous exciting programs. Their knowledge and skills were enriched through thematic weeks, competitions, camps, weekly and monthly workshops, hands-on activities, club meetings, educational series, and talent development groups. The initiative, titled “Together for Children’s Success in Kiskunmajsa and Its Region,” introduced new, extracurricular learning methods tailored to children

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Ensuring equal opportunities and inclusion in Veszprém County

One of the most specific groups of children with special educational needs consists of those who are severely and multiply disabled. For them, creating an inclusive educational environment is of paramount importance in public education. To support this goal, the Educational District Centre of Veszprém implemented a comprehensive professional development program with co-financing from the European Union. The project aimed to enhance the professional development of institutions providing care for these children, strengthen social acceptance,

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A new chapter in Kompolt – the complete transformation of Fleischmann Rudolf Primary School

One of the most important educational institutions in the town has not only been renovated but also modernized, now functioning as a state-of-the-art and inspiring educational center. As part of a project funded by the Human Resource Development Operational Program and supported by the European Union, more than 4,400 square meters of infrastructure have been upgraded. One of the most striking improvements is the new 400-square-meter wing, connected to the old school building by a

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