THE NURSERY PROJECT
SUPPORT THE CHILDREN
This project is very close to my heart. It started with me going back to my old village nursery of Zabar, in Nógrád county, East-Hungary. It's was very much in need of some upgrade, new toys, new shower, and complete new furniture set. We started dreaming, than magic happened. I found partners to invest, and it has become a beautiful example of the expat community of Hungary not just contributing to uplifiting the countryside childcare system, but getting actively involved in "making it happen" by volunteering to assemble the furniture and renovations.
Upgrading Kindergartens & Children's Homes in Hungary
Budapest, Wesley János Nursery
People of Budapest couldn't just stand and watch fleeing children and mothers arriving on the trains from Ukraine. A civil aid point for kids was born, out of love. Furnished with kid's benches, carpets, coloring books and even little beds for the tired travelers. Mum's could pick up essential kids supply and baby food.
Istenmezeje Tündérkert Kindergarten
After the Keleti civil aid point closed in March 2022, the AKG school offered space to store the collected items. The students helped to prepare all donations, boxed it up, listed all items. And we also held a discussion session with the youngsters on what's happening in Ukraine, and how best they could help.
Zabar, State Children's Home
We needed a storage for sorting and preparing packages to Ukraine. A place where volunteers can meet and work together. The Kisfaludy 40 house community agreed that the common basement could be used free of charge for this purpose. It's still in use, for special collections.
Zabar, Pittypang Nursery
After the Keleti civil aid point closed in March 2022, the AKG school offered space to store the collected items. The students helped to prepare all donations, boxed it up, listed all items. And we also held a discussion session with the youngsters on what's happening in Ukraine, and how best they could help.
Szilaspogony Micimackó Nursery
We needed a storage for sorting and preparing packages to Ukraine. A place where volunteers can meet and work together. The Kisfaludy 40 house community agreed that the common basement could be used free of charge for this purpose. It's still in use, for special collections.
Robert Burns Foundation
St. Andrew's Association
The Sunshine Appeal
The Caledonia Scottish Pub customers (2010-2018)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !
Upgrading Kindergartens & Children's Homes in UKRAINE
Svaljava State Children's Home
People of Budapest couldn't just stand and watch fleeing children and mothers arriving on the trains from Ukraine. A civil aid point for kids was born, out of love. Furnished with kid's benches, carpets, coloring books and even little beds for the tired travelers. Mum's could pick up essential kids supply and baby food.
Vinogradov, Mentally Disabled Boys Institute
We needed a storage for sorting and preparing packages to Ukraine. A place where volunteers can meet and work together. The Kisfaludy 40 house community agreed that the common basement could be used free of charge for this purpose. It's still in use, for special collections.
Csongor, School Dining Room
We needed a storage for sorting and preparing packages to Ukraine. A place where volunteers can meet and work together. The Kisfaludy 40 house community agreed that the common basement could be used free of charge for this purpose. It's still in use, for special collections.
We work with the nurseries to plan the necessary changes to the indoor play area, come up with a design plan, then a shopping list, from which supporters can choose what to buy. We help with the orders and purchase as well. Once all support are in place to complete one play area, we organize a volunteering day, where expats and locals work together to make this magic. Kid's come back late afternoon to take over their new space. It's a true community effort, where both locals, parents, nursery staff, local mayor's office work with the supporters and volunteers.
I feel deeply sorry for all children and their families in Ukraine. I would like to helps as much as I can. Join me as a supporter or as a volunteer, together we can do so much more!.
UPCOMING PROJECTS IN UKRAINE
Progress Diary: The Nursery Project Ukraine
We have started our next Nursery Project. This time it's in Ukraine, helping a local community of Csongor village. At this section we will upload photos from the local team, starting to change the property. New water proofing floor comes in, we say goodbye to the mouldy ceiling, and create a fun and welcoming environment for the kids that should last many years to come.
Please note, we are still looking for some key sponsors to meet the cost of furniture and transport from Hungary to Ukraine. If you are interested in helping, please send a message, or call +36-30-433-6088
6th of Dec 2023
Nursery staff to start clearing out the main play and music room
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