43 result(s) for homeless in Community & Culture
Győr Ballet: La Vie En Rose, Festival Theatre Budapest, 7 June
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
La vie en rose is a piece of dance theatre punctuated in spectacular style by the timeless chansons of Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf, Gilbert Bécaud and Jaques Brel. The audience experiences these popular and familiar songs through the homeless Jef, living and breathing their nostalgia and bitter-sweet melancholy without losing any of their self-deprecating irony. Jef finds shelter on the streets ...
U.S. Embassy: Active Citizenship Award
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The U.S. Embassy in Hungary has launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. On January 26, Ambassador Kounalakis presented the first award to the Hungarian Baptist Aid.
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
New Law To Ban Street Sleeping In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The bill on modifying the Construction Act also includes a ban on improper use of public areas, including sleeping or living in them.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Introducing Budadogs Run By Two Xpat Girls In Budapest
- 2 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Budadogs is an idealistic 100% non-profit project run by 4th year Norwegian veterinary students Anouska Godtfredsen Andenæs and Caroline Holtet. The aim of the project is to rescue, rehabilitate and re home dogs that are in immediate danger of being euthanized. These animals are more often than not in need of extensive veterinary treatment in addition to rehabilitation and are in dire need of ...
Győr Ballet: La Vie En Rose, Festival Theatre Budapest, 7 June
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
La vie en rose is a piece of dance theatre punctuated in spectacular style by the timeless chansons of Maurice Chevalier, Edith Piaf, Gilbert Bécaud and Jaques Brel. The audience experiences these popular and familiar songs through the homeless Jef, living and breathing their nostalgia and bitter-sweet melancholy without losing any of their self-deprecating irony. Jef finds shelter on the streets ...
U.S. Embassy: Active Citizenship Award
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The U.S. Embassy in Hungary has launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. On January 26, Ambassador Kounalakis presented the first award to the Hungarian Baptist Aid.
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
New Law To Ban Street Sleeping In Hungary
- 14 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The bill on modifying the Construction Act also includes a ban on improper use of public areas, including sleeping or living in them.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Introducing Budadogs Run By Two Xpat Girls In Budapest
- 2 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Budadogs is an idealistic 100% non-profit project run by 4th year Norwegian veterinary students Anouska Godtfredsen Andenæs and Caroline Holtet. The aim of the project is to rescue, rehabilitate and re home dogs that are in immediate danger of being euthanized. These animals are more often than not in need of extensive veterinary treatment in addition to rehabilitation and are in dire need of ...