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The severity of the situation

The challenges of child protective services

This year presented significant challenges for the entire child protection system, with specialized care institutions facing particularly tough circumstances. State-run children’s homes in Hungary have struggled with ongoing difficulties for various reasons, and it’s no exaggeration to say that the situation has reached a critical point this year.

Currently, 23,000 children live in state care in Hungary, with an additional 140,000 minors at risk of being removed from their families at any moment. The people working in the system are tasked with providing these deeply traumatized children not only with a safe and stable home but also with a supportive environment full of meaningful connections. This already challenging mission becomes even more difficult when they lack the necessary professional resources or infrastructure to carry it out effectively.

23.000

children in state care

350

supported children’s homes and foster homes

The mission and work of our Foundation

For the past six years, our foundation has been a dedicated supporter of children growing up in state care. Through our work, we witness firsthand how these young people, through no fault of their own, find themselves in disadvantaged situations that often impact them throughout their lives. That’s why we are committed to providing as much support as possible to help them experience a happier childhood and a brighter future. Our year-long efforts focus on education, sports, and creating memorable experiences. We maintain close relationships with state-run children’s home centers across the country, allowing us to offer long-term assistance tailored to the specific needs of the institutions and the children they care for.

Together for success

Donate now to make a real difference together!

This year, we aim to support children’s homes with a donation that has been a recurring need emphasized by many institutions over the years. Transportation is a significant challenge for nearly every children’s home in their daily operations, whether it’s getting children to school, medical appointments, or recreational activities. Our long-term goal is to provide minibuses to as many children’s homes as possible, allowing the children living there to access opportunities similar to those available to their peers in family settings. This could bring real, meaningful change to their lives.

As a first step, we are launching this initiative to make this year’s Christmas gift truly impactful.

We invite you to join us in supporting this noble cause. The fundraising period for financing minibuses will run until the end of December 2024.