35 result(s) for deprived children
IHBC Volunteering @ Welsey János Nursery, 30 August
- 7 Aug 2018 9:35 AM
- community & culture
Great opportunity to help the Budapest based Wesley János Nursery, a special pre-school unit that welcomes kids from all sorts of difficult background, including children's homes, holiday workers, low-income families. Kids without address cards.
Xpat Xmas: 'Letters To Santa Kids Event', 22 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:23 AM
- community & culture
This annual Christmas initiative by a local expat church brings together good folks from the international community to add a bit of magic to the lives of children living in 'deprived areas of Budapest'. You can experience the joy of giving by becoming an Elf for an afternoon, a reindeer told us the British Ambassador is lending a helping hand, read on for how you can get involved.
WAMP Design Fair: 'Third Sunday Of Advent', Millenáris, 17 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:17 AM
- shopping
One week before Christmas at 17 December will be the biggest and the last WAMP design fair this year. As always at WAMP you can get personal and meaningful presents to your loved-ones from unique clothes and accessories to creative home decor items, toys or gastro delights.
Botka: Socialists Pledge To Double Education Funding
- 30 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister, László Botka, pledged to double the amount of funding for education, which he called the party’s top priority. Botka told a press conference that state funding for the sector would rise to 6% of GDP under a Socialist administration in the next governing cycle after the 2018 elections.
Local Opinion: Government To Reform Primary Education
- 14 Mar 2017 5:48 AM
- community & culture
A conservative Roma rights activist welcomes the government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory pre-school year to help the integration of children from poor families.
Hungary’s War On The Poor Continues Unabated
- 19 Jan 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Two years after the European Commission approved a HUF 30 billion program to provide food and clothing to Hungary’s poorest families and some 4,000 homeless people, the government has yet to complete the process of soliciting, reviewing and approving proposals, according to conservative daily Magyar Nemzet.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Xpat Report: Canadian Embassy In Budapest Supports Hungarian Youth
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
From April to May 2016, the Embassy of Canada in Budapest was home to a moving student-made art exhibit that creatively communicated the importance of human rights and the value of diversity. The exhibit, consisting of 10 art pieces and 3D installations, was the collective output of over 200 students, who participated in a project to promote tolerance and inclusion through media and education.
Wamp Design Fair: 'Sustainable Designs', Millenáris Budapest, This Sunday
- 17 Mar 2016 8:10 AM
- shopping
On Sunday 20th March designers from the eco-conscious fashion and design scene will be introduced at the latest WAMP design fair. In addition to the eco-friendly theme, a high number of fashion designers, jewellers, and designers will debut their brand new spring collections, and a wide section of local gastro products will be on display as well.
IHBC Volunteering @ Welsey János Nursery, 30 August
- 7 Aug 2018 9:35 AM
- community & culture
Great opportunity to help the Budapest based Wesley János Nursery, a special pre-school unit that welcomes kids from all sorts of difficult background, including children's homes, holiday workers, low-income families. Kids without address cards.
Xpat Xmas: 'Letters To Santa Kids Event', 22 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:23 AM
- community & culture
This annual Christmas initiative by a local expat church brings together good folks from the international community to add a bit of magic to the lives of children living in 'deprived areas of Budapest'. You can experience the joy of giving by becoming an Elf for an afternoon, a reindeer told us the British Ambassador is lending a helping hand, read on for how you can get involved.
WAMP Design Fair: 'Third Sunday Of Advent', Millenáris, 17 December
- 14 Dec 2017 7:17 AM
- shopping
One week before Christmas at 17 December will be the biggest and the last WAMP design fair this year. As always at WAMP you can get personal and meaningful presents to your loved-ones from unique clothes and accessories to creative home decor items, toys or gastro delights.
Botka: Socialists Pledge To Double Education Funding
- 30 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister, László Botka, pledged to double the amount of funding for education, which he called the party’s top priority. Botka told a press conference that state funding for the sector would rise to 6% of GDP under a Socialist administration in the next governing cycle after the 2018 elections.
Local Opinion: Government To Reform Primary Education
- 14 Mar 2017 5:48 AM
- community & culture
A conservative Roma rights activist welcomes the government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory pre-school year to help the integration of children from poor families.
Hungary’s War On The Poor Continues Unabated
- 19 Jan 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
Two years after the European Commission approved a HUF 30 billion program to provide food and clothing to Hungary’s poorest families and some 4,000 homeless people, the government has yet to complete the process of soliciting, reviewing and approving proposals, according to conservative daily Magyar Nemzet.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Xpat Report: Canadian Embassy In Budapest Supports Hungarian Youth
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
From April to May 2016, the Embassy of Canada in Budapest was home to a moving student-made art exhibit that creatively communicated the importance of human rights and the value of diversity. The exhibit, consisting of 10 art pieces and 3D installations, was the collective output of over 200 students, who participated in a project to promote tolerance and inclusion through media and education.
Wamp Design Fair: 'Sustainable Designs', Millenáris Budapest, This Sunday
- 17 Mar 2016 8:10 AM
- shopping
On Sunday 20th March designers from the eco-conscious fashion and design scene will be introduced at the latest WAMP design fair. In addition to the eco-friendly theme, a high number of fashion designers, jewellers, and designers will debut their brand new spring collections, and a wide section of local gastro products will be on display as well.