January is always a great time to look back on the achievements of the past year. We are proud of the lessons learned, the teamwork, and the numerous projects finalized during this time, and now we’d like to share these milestones with you.
Let’s take a look at 2024 – Month by Month
📅 January
Our website, hand.org.hu, was revamped!
Coordination and implementation of our project related to Hungary’s EU presidency period, including evaluating member organizations’ project applications.
📅 February
Participated in the Africa Expo between 22–25 February, where we presented the AidWatch report: Focus on the Resources of Civil Society Organizations: Governmental Support for Hungarian Organizations’ International Development and Humanitarian Activities – at a professional side event highlighting Hungarian civil organizations’ global involvement.
📅 March
We joined a study trip to Brussels with representatives from member organizations, gathering valuable insights between 18–22. March.
📅 April
We organized an online communication training for civil organizations on 17th April: “Have a Great Cause? Let Everyone Know!” to help them effectively convey their messages.
📅 May
The month focused on global education. We showcased the preliminary results and future plans of the Teachers for a Sustainable Future project in an open, online workshop in English.
Continued coordinating other ongoing projects.
📅 June
Launched our new newsletter to provide even more engaging and useful information.
Initiated the international Gear Up! project with EU support.
📅 July
Hungary’s EU presidency officially began on 1st July.
📅 August
Progressed with the Lifepaths project – conducted photoshoots in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We continued with the filming and editing process in Hungary, while documenting photo reports and interviews.
📅 September
Published our public opinion poll’s study titled Global Solidarity and International Development Cooperation and promoted it with a media campaign.
Individual organizational training sessions were held for our members.
Hosted the HAND Picnic on September 4, fostering networking, games, and relationship-building among member organizations.
📅 October
Opened the Lifepaths exhibition at the Europe Point in Budapest on 14th October.
Co-organized the Education and International Development Day during the II.Hungary-Africa Week at the Budapest Music Center on 16th October.
Group training sessions were organized with the help of our member organizations.
📅 November
Coordinated the activities for Global Education Week (November 18–24) in Hungary, involving nearly 40 participants.
With the help of our member NGO, the Hungarian Environmental Education Association we hosted the Global Classroom online event on 21st November.
We hosted our highly successful international Shaping Tomorrow Through Global Education conference at the European Youth Center in Budapest between 28-29 November, featuring over 130 participants and 95 represented institutions.
📅 December
Concluded the year with a focus on wrapping up and planning for 2025. We continue onwards, aiming for an even more successful future.
Thank you for being part of our journey! Stay tuned for updates soon!
