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We try to lend a helping hand to as many African children and families in need as possible and to provide them with an efficient, cross-sectoral and sustainable assistance. Beside our projects on the ground, we also organise a number of presentations and programmes in Hungary so that everyone can discover the cultural and natural values of the African continent. We try to reach as great a public as possible, inform it about our work and win over new and new supporters for our cause. You can find updates on our projects and events by surfing the News.
Studentconference within the confines of the HID programme (Humanitarian Schools and Students for Africa)
2013. March 26.
An international studentconference, a summarizing event of the HID programme of the Foundation for Africa started on the morning of 22nd March. The location was provided by the Hunfalvy János Secondary School, which helped and supported the programme from the very beginning. In this case for instance the school offered a conferenceroom where the participants could discuss, which means that they basically made the whole event possible.
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The day started with the welcoming words of Tibor Plánk, the director of the school and France Mutombo, the director of the Foundation for Africa. After their speeches Fodor Erika, the counsellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave an exciting presentation about her own experiences. After the talks the audience also felt like participating in the knowledge-sharing process and the open discussion started with the active contribution of the students on such topics as human rights, protection of the environment or poverty.
Based on the given feedback it can be stated that the programme is worthful of repetition even within broader circles. The participants highlighted that the discussion was very memorable for them. Not to wonder why; this was the peak of the event, when everybody could freely express their opinion concerning the upcoming questions.The organizers from the Foundation were glad to see that the students were well-informed about the topics, and it was a real surprise that they dared to defend their opinion even in conflict situations. The students were talking about the topics of the forum even in the 10-15-minute-long breaks.
After the joint lunch France Mutombo introduced the aims and activities of the Foundation for Africa. The conference closed then with a pleasant african dance and singing. The good athmosphere convinced the organizers that the implementation of the project, which so many students, teachers and colleges at the Foundation for Africa had been working together for was succesful. That particular invisible bridge between the student from Hungary, neighbouring countries and the youngsters of africa has been built for the sake of all participants.
