Eotvos – Daxner Cultural and Educational Foundation

National Network
Hungary
Address

H-1221 BUDAPEST
Vincellér utca 7.
Hungary

Telephone
+36 1 424 8096
Fax
+36 1 424 8096
E-Mail
snora@diplomacia.hu
E-Mail (2)
eufonia@t-online.hu
Mobile Phone
+36 20 473 1356
Mobile Phone (other)
+36 20 529 2829
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1. This is a relatively small organisation, so the board members are active participants at realising projects. One is also the manager, but other two board members regularly work on a voluntary basis. The Foundation has one half-time administrative personnel. Extensive network of experts and partners. 2-3. Depending on sources available and successful applications the budget is approx. 10-20mHUF (40.000-80.000€). Sources: call for applications (state sources); company contributions and donations; private donations; 1% tax dedications. 4. Educational: seminars on EU Accession; quiz for high-school students; Cultural: events and exhibitions on Hungarian wine culture, gastronomy and arts. 5. Network of scholars and experts on EU issues; network of wine producers.
Mission and Objectives

* The promotion of Hungarian culture abroad and to foster cooperation and understanding between the cultures.
* Organisation of events regarding education projects on EU related issues.

Main Projects / Activities

* In the last years we have organised several events and exhibitions regarding the promotion of Hungarian culture, ie. the Accession Day Exhibition in Dublin and Sligo in May 2004; several wine and art (culture of cafés) exhibitions in Athens, London, Strasbourg, Verona, Moscow, Saint Petersburg etc.
* formation and counselling of the professional network of wine-producers; publication of books on wine culture
* participation and organisation on educational programmes

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Nora SASVARI
Head of the organisation
Ms. Agnes KEMENSZKY, Head of Board
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Krisztina ANDRASSY