Menedék – Hungarian Association for Migrants has been helping the social integration of immigrants arriving in and departing from Hungary, through a set of social, educational and cultural programs built on 30 years of experience. Menedék developed a complex system of services that has supported thousands of refugees and other foreigners in finding a new home in Hungary or returning to their home country. We provide support to migrants through individual and group counselling, language lessons and various community programs in order to help them to get to know and understand the Hungarian culture and habits, to find a job and housing, and to find their way out of the administration maze.

Since 1979, we have been helping people in the world’s toughest places survive the crises they confront and turn them into opportunities to thrive. Our staff — 95 percent of whom are local — work in failing states like Somalia and Zimbabwe. Conflict zones like Afghanistan, Congo and Iraq. And countries that have endured natural disasters like Indonesia, Pakistan and Haiti. In these places, a child’s life is often at risk. A women’s education is usually ignored. A family’s livelihood is never a sure thing. We respond immediately to emergencies and stick around to build food security, resilience and new economic opportunities as communities rebuild. In these important and imperiled places, we listen to locals and prioritize their most urgent needs. We take the long-term view and commit to innovative solutions that drive true change. We think big, start small and take responsible risks to benefit the greatest number of people around the world.

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization empowering people to recover from crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good.

Metalab

The Metropolitan Agency for Durable Development Brasov is a development association that manages collaboration processes within the Brașov metropolitan area. It serves as an associative body for the communities in this region, bringing together local authorities to promote sustainable urban and regional development. Its activities encompass various domains, including environmental protection, urban planning, and policy-making. For instance, the agency is involved in the CARMINE project, focusing on climate-resilient solutions such as green roofs and urban vegetation to address water scarcity and heatwaves in Brașov. Additionally, it has participated in initiatives like U-GARDEN, promoting urban gardens in European cities. Through these efforts, the Brașov Metropolitan Agency for Sustainable Development aims to foster a cohesive and sustainable metropolitan area, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.