László Suha

The “Activate your community!” project aimed to initiate cooperation with public institutions in disadvantaged, predominantly Roma-populated settlements by strengthening local communities, with a view to improving public services and thereby strengthening democratic practice, civic participation and a culture of cooperation. As part of the programme, we launched initiatives aimed at Roma integration in nine localities.

Our Eltáv programme, run in partnership with the Katona József Theatre, aimed to strengthen and support the community living in the Szúcs mining settlement. The project launched theatre education sessions involving both children from the settlement and students from Budapest. For the adults, alongside arts and community programmes, a financial development programme was launched, house renovations were carried out using donations, and community spaces were refurbished with corporate support.