37 result(s) for shelter in Community & Culture
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Event In Budapest, 12 May
- 10 May 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
On Saturday 12 May from 10:00 till 13:00 Britannica International School will host its annual Spring Fayre where they will also celebrate Queen Elizabeth 2nd's Diamond Jubilee. Teachers, students and parents are working on games and special activities to raise money for local charity organizations such as the 'Love is the Answer' - supporting orphanages, childrens hospitals in Hungary - and Noé ...
Reminder: International Festival, American School, 1 April
- 27 Mar 2012 7:50 AM
- community & culture
Xpats are invited on Sunday 1 April 2012, between 11am - 3pm, to a fun-filled family event at the American School in Budapest. Delicious dishes from around the world are on offer, as well as entertainment throughout the day including a Kids Zone featuring Sumo wrestling; Fencing; Face painting; and much more. A Market Place will offer a selection of products for sale, plus as always there will be ...
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 ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Raoul Wallenberg Commemoration, British Embassy Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association are organising a ceremony at which a plaque will be unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg who gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Concert In Favor Of Flood-Troubled, Distressed Dogs And Animal Shelters
- 1 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Due to the flood not merely the people, but even dogs have been left without a lid. The fate of many thousands of animals turned tragic when the water flooded the houses and the shelters admitting abandoned animals. Families that were placed at temporary homes did not have the possibility to take their faithful dogs to their new accomodations.
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.
U.S. Embassy Joins Habitat For Humanity To Build Home For Autistic People
- 14 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Consul General Jeff Lodinsky participated in a groundbreaking ceremony and construction of the Miskolc Autistic Association’s home for those with autism. The U.S. Embassy and the American International School of Budapest have joined with Habitat for Humanity for many years to construct housing for those in need.
Report: AISB International Fair - By Treehugger Dan
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"American International School of Budapest (AISB) just held their huge annual international fair. Parents set up international food stalls in the gym for homemade Belgian waffles, Canadian pancakes with real maple syrup, Indian mango lassi, etc. Elswehere there was a huge used book sale to benefit the librarian's pet project, a dog shelter, where I located a dvd (Hearts in Atlantis), and a book ...
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Event In Budapest, 12 May
- 10 May 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
On Saturday 12 May from 10:00 till 13:00 Britannica International School will host its annual Spring Fayre where they will also celebrate Queen Elizabeth 2nd's Diamond Jubilee. Teachers, students and parents are working on games and special activities to raise money for local charity organizations such as the 'Love is the Answer' - supporting orphanages, childrens hospitals in Hungary - and Noé ...
Reminder: International Festival, American School, 1 April
- 27 Mar 2012 7:50 AM
- community & culture
Xpats are invited on Sunday 1 April 2012, between 11am - 3pm, to a fun-filled family event at the American School in Budapest. Delicious dishes from around the world are on offer, as well as entertainment throughout the day including a Kids Zone featuring Sumo wrestling; Fencing; Face painting; and much more. A Market Place will offer a selection of products for sale, plus as always there will be ...
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 ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Raoul Wallenberg Commemoration, British Embassy Budapest, 15 October
- 13 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association are organising a ceremony at which a plaque will be unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg who gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Concert In Favor Of Flood-Troubled, Distressed Dogs And Animal Shelters
- 1 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Due to the flood not merely the people, but even dogs have been left without a lid. The fate of many thousands of animals turned tragic when the water flooded the houses and the shelters admitting abandoned animals. Families that were placed at temporary homes did not have the possibility to take their faithful dogs to their new accomodations.
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.
U.S. Embassy Joins Habitat For Humanity To Build Home For Autistic People
- 14 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Consul General Jeff Lodinsky participated in a groundbreaking ceremony and construction of the Miskolc Autistic Association’s home for those with autism. The U.S. Embassy and the American International School of Budapest have joined with Habitat for Humanity for many years to construct housing for those in need.
Report: AISB International Fair - By Treehugger Dan
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"American International School of Budapest (AISB) just held their huge annual international fair. Parents set up international food stalls in the gym for homemade Belgian waffles, Canadian pancakes with real maple syrup, Indian mango lassi, etc. Elswehere there was a huge used book sale to benefit the librarian's pet project, a dog shelter, where I located a dvd (Hearts in Atlantis), and a book ...