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Award to Support Youth Mental Health Launched by Budapest's Sziget Festival

• 14 Jul 2026 9:27 AM

Sziget has launched the SZociety Movement and the SZuper SZociety Award to support professionals, civil organisations, and communities working to improve the mental well-being of young people, the festival's organisers said.

The organisers told MTI in a statement that today's teenagers and young adults faced unprecedented mental pressures from a constant online presence, performance anxiety, and digital noise, which often led to stress, burnout, or loneliness.

The SZociety initiative aims not only to highlight these challenges but also to stand by those who provide daily support to young people, Andrea Vido, the chief organiser of Civil Sziget, said.
 

A key element of the initiative is the SZuper SZociety Award, which recognises civil organisations, educational institutions, communities, and programmes that contribute significantly to the well-being of young people, fostering connection and sustainable communities.

Applications are open in two categories - Bazis and Horizont - for local and national initiatives until midnight on July 19. Eligible applicants must have been actively working for at least one year to support the mental health, social connection, and community-building of 12- to 30-year-olds.

The SZociety Movement works year-round to connect support organisations with companies and cultural actors who can assist their work.

Contributions such as concert tickets, festival passes, or a relaxing weekend can help supporters recharge and extend their reach to more young people. The winners will be announced on the Sziget Main Stage during the festival.

More: 
szigetfestival.com/hu/szociety

Source: MTI – Hungary’s national news agency since 1881.

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