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.
2005 November 30 — 2008 November 30
In the project in Bonyhád, we tested the IDA (Individual Development Account) method, which aims to strengthen financial awareness and planning in low-income households. Participants who saved regularly each month into their own bank accounts received a so-called supplementary grant at the end of the savings period, and also took part in training sessions designed to improve their financial and legal knowledge.