Hungary

Training Roma people to move them out of their deprived situation

Training Roma people to move them out of their deprived situation

The Kiút programme is a work-integrated training program in which vulnerable Roma people with a predominantly minority background are provided with training and mentoring on how to grow cucumbers on their land and generate income by selling the surplus through companies contracted by the program maintainers. In addition to practical agricultural, entrepreneurial, and accounting skills, underserved, vulnerable people learn pro-environmental values and obtain education about sustainable food production and consumption. 

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The Road to Empowering Roma Women

The Road to Empowering Roma Women

Banyaerdő (Forest of the Witches) is an exciting organisation in Dencsháza, Hungary, a village of 560 people in Baranya County. It is a network of environmentalist volunteers who assist Roma women of the rural village in selling their local produce. Through cooperation, Roma women take pioneer roles in strengthening their deprived societies and developing business skills. The volunteers help make this a zero-waste business activity. Besides, the aim is to build useful capacities which would make them more competitive in the labour market. 

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New ACCTING Research Line Reports

New ACCTING Research Line Reports

As the ACCTING project reaches its final week, we are proud to share the results of its second cycle of research, which are now ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: lessons learnt

ACCTING’s pilot projects: lessons learnt

A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: frequent challenges

ACCTING’s pilot projects: frequent challenges

  This article is part of a three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING's pilot ... read more

ACCTING’s pilot projects: successes and achievements

ACCTING’s pilot projects: successes and achievements

A three-part series focusing on the successes, challenges and lessons learnt from ACCTING’s pilot projects. read more

ACCTING Final Conference: watch the replay now!

ACCTING Final Conference: watch the replay now!

Last week ACCTING project held its Final Conference in Brussels a key moment to reflect on the project's contribution to building a ... read more

Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye [webinar held in Greek & Turkish]

Women, Villages, Forests: Local Struggle and Solidarity Experiences from Greece and Türkiye [webinar held in Greek & Turkish]

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Webinar: More Inclusive Sustainability Policies

Webinar: More Inclusive Sustainability Policies

Join us on 22 May to discuss how future research can actively shape sustainability policies and support Green Deal objectives. read more

Webinar: Research Supporting Social Impact – Sustainability through Innovation

Webinar: Research Supporting Social Impact – Sustainability through Innovation

Join us on 19 May to discuss how research can support innovation and social impact for environmental sustainability. read more

Webinar: Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition

Webinar: Advancing Social Science Research for a Just Green Transition

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Webinar: Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition

Webinar: Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition

Watch the recording now! Online Webinar: "Transformative Resistance: Engaging marginalised groups for a just green transition" read more

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