Classroom theatre: dialogue with the citizens of tomorrow

Hungarian society today faces many challenges. The strength of any community lies in its ability to raise open, empathetic, and responsible citizens. The Classroom Theatre project, carried out by the Szabad Jászok Democratic Association, was designed with exactly this goal in mind. By bringing theatre performances directly into schools and pairing them with guided discussions, the project encouraged students to explore the roots of social problems and to learn what it means to take responsibility...

EU funds help Budapest’s urban development

Thanks to the Sustainable Urban Development instrument of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, Budapest is taking big steps toward greener, safer, and more liveable streets. One of the flagship projects is the Healthy Streets Programme, launched by the Municipality of Budapest and the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) with EU co-financing of HUF 25 billion. Covering 11 districts, the programme focuses on revitalising local streets and collector roads. The aim is clear: less...

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...

A new opportunity with Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus

Annamária, a single mother raising her six-year-old son in the village of Győrújfalu, is a great example of how the EDIOP Plus-4.1.1-23 Youth Guarantee Plus programme is providing real, practical support for young people by helping them into work through training, wage subsidies, and mobility assistance. Having previously worked as a shop assistant, Annamária had to step away from her career due to family circumstances. This June, however, her professional life took a new turn...

Easier access to public data

Did you know that public data includes, for example, how much municipalities spend on keeping public spaces clean? The project Survey of Legally Required Public Data Sets and Other Registered Data Sets, and Their Regulatory Review set out to improve the transparency and availability of public data, as well as to strengthen a service-oriented approach – not only within public administration but also in related sectors, such as organizations that perform public duties outside government....

In the footsteps of wheat – the revival of Jenő Mill in Tata

Tata is a city rich in cultural and industrial heritage. As part of the third phase of the English Garden’s restoration, the municipality has used EU funding to breathe new life into the long-closed Jenő Mill and its courtyard, creating a new attraction that offers unique experiences and programs for visitors of all ages. Spread across 6,000 m², this interactive mill history park is the only place in Hungary where visitors can discover different types...

Presence, training, community: all for social inclusion

In 2019, a unique social inclusion program was launched with the goal of giving even the poorest municipalities a fair chance to develop. The project, however, is not only about supporting those in need, but also about training professionals. The initiative covers 300 municipalities, and support work has already started in 238 of them, bringing real change to the lives of local residents. At the heart of the Emerging Settlements Program are the so-called Presence...

Kölcse wastewater treatment plant: sustainable and modern solutions serving the local community

The development of the Kölcse wastewater treatment plant marked an important step in protecting the environment of the local community. The project aimed to modernize and expand the existing infrastructure, providing high-quality and sustainable wastewater treatment services for the residents of the settlement. As a result of the completed development, the plant is capable of treating over 2,600 population equivalent (PE), offering modern wastewater management for nearly 2,700 residents in the surrounding villages. Instead of...

Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus: Raising Energy Awareness Among Students

With support from the European Union, the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme Plus, the National Development Center held interactive energy-awareness workshops for upper primary school students in three locations, using augmented reality (AR) technology. The workshops, hosted in Veszprém, Tata, and Tatabánya, gave students a fun, hands-on introduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The goal was to encourage energy-conscious thinking among young people, highlighting their important role in building a more sustainable future....

Green Nursery in Sarkad

Teaching children to care for the environment, respect nature, and protect its values is something that needs to begin at a very early age. With this in mind, the Cifra Palace Nature-Inspired Nursery has opened its doors in Sarkad. Alongside its alternative educational methods, the nursery also plays an important role in strengthening community ties. The Municipality of Sarkad began working with the Közös Pont Association back in 2015 to encourage civic participation, deepen commitment...

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