We introduce the AKAGERA Kids
We have stayed at the Akagera Neighbors guesthouse, located next to Akagera National Park, several times during our trips to Rwanda. The owner is Jean Bosco who, together with his family, has started a programme called Akagera Kids...
Entrepreneurship and english course in Rwanda
Our 4-week summer course in entrepreneurship and English in Nyanza, organised by our volunteer Máté Kószó, has come to an end. During the four weeks the students had the opportunity to develop products, among other things,
Our community fundraising campaign is closed!
The fundraising for the House of Hope Women's Centre in Bamako is over! The project is supported by Hungary Helps and is a collaboration between individuals and corporate partners (Xeless Kft, Most-Épker Kft). ..
Art Festival in Kapolcs, Hungary
Here's a picture report : ) This year's Arts Valley programme in Kapolcs was completed. We had the opportunity to present ourselves inside the Arts Green Courtyard. We presented the work of our foundation and...
The handwashing station at our partner schools in Rwanda is done!
Without the helps of Hungary Helps this project would not have been possible. Thank you!
FGM Zero Tolerance
In 2023, we continued our campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM) by raising awareness among men. As part of such efforts, in May, our local partner organized a two-day symposium for religious leaders in the area...
Africa Birthday in Budapest
Our foundation attended the event organized by Szívemben Született Afrika on the occasion of International Africa Day on May 25, 2023.
HOUSE OF HOPE
The team of young Hungarian architects has some experience already at adjusting to the African conditions. They paid special attention to enable natural air circulation and to create shading.
Interview, "Neked elmesélem"
Soon I had two certainties: I wanted my future children to grow up in Africa, and if I ever felt my life was hopeless, I would leave everything behind and go to Africa.
Tv2 riport
"A Hungarian woman is helping women in distress in Africa, on the edge of a war zone – sometimes under life-threatening circumstances...
International African Week Pécs
This year again we had the opportunity to present ourselves during the Africa Week in Pécs! Andrea Morris gave the presentation "Where do they come from, where do they go...?" about Dogon culture. Afterwards, a fashion show...
One bite of Africa / Egy falat Afrika
Részt vettünk az Egy falat Afrika rendezvényen, Budapesten a Kelenvölgyi Közösségi Házban! Izgalmas előadások keretében különböző Afrikával foglalkozó szervezetek és Afrikában járt...
Volunteer team building 2023
Is there a perfect volunteer? No, but you don't have to be perfect! We all have values that, as part of a team of volunteers, we can bring to making a difference in the world.
We launched a fundraising campaign
Our dream is that no woman should ever have to be mutilated, uneducated, in a forced marriage in the world! To make that dream come true, we need you!
Woman Center in Bamako
Our partner organization, the Sini Sanuman Organization was donated an unused plot of land from a local wealthy man. In collaboration with the Close to Africa Foundation...
FGM Zero Tolerance
In February 2023, our active role in the fight against female genital mutilation in Mali will have been one year old.
Connection Tour 2023
The participants of the Rwandan Connection Tour have arrived home!Throughout intense two weeks, the foundation's staff and volunteer participants experienced a lot of excitement.
Africa Expo 2023
We had a great great time during this year's Africa Expo! As part of the professional program, Gréti and Andi gave a presentation on FGM and reported on the Girls' Issue project. ...
What’s going on in Mali? Volunteering in the shadow of terrorism
We started January with a sold-out event! On January 13th, we spent an interesting evening together, where we not only heard reports and future plans, but also enjoyed live Koran music by Lamine Siskora, who blessed the participants of the event with fantastic melodies.
The team of Hint of Africa transforms any unwanted clothing into new ones.
But what is Hint of Africa or "Csipetnyi Afrika" in Hungarian?
A huge milestone in the „Girls' Cause” program!
We have reached a major milestone with our Girls' Cause program. The excisor woman who "served" the Sansfil slum has also "put down the knife," as they say.
Scholarship students in Mali
The curatorium of the Close to Africa Foundation has decided which two students from Bamako will have the opportunity to attend a good university in their homeland with the Hungary Helps – Magyarország segít scholarship.
HAMUBAN SÜLT MANIÓKA
Order the book of Julia Langh and support our children in Mali through you donation!
The Girls' Cause program has started
Sini Sanuman, our partner foundation, has held its first meeting with the community leaders of Sanfils to raise awareness and talk about FGC.
FOUR DAYS AT THE AFRICA EXPO
We had a great time at the Africa Expo, meeting lots of new people. We were pleased to be joined by so many Supporters and Volunteers who attended four professional talks.
THE TÖRÖS COLLECTION
Our Foundation has been blessed to receive another fantastic donation from Károly Törös
3 years old
We are very proud of our achievement which we could not have done without our sponsors!