{"id":3257,"date":"2025-04-24T01:54:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amencavelunk.hu\/?page_id=3257"},"modified":"2025-04-24T01:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:58:31","slug":"amenca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amencavelunk.hu\/en\/amenca\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organizational<\/span> Profile \u2013 Amenca \u2013 With Us to Europe Association<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Founded in 2003<\/strong>, the Amenca \u2013 With Us to Europe Association<\/em> (Hungarian: Amenca \u2013 Vel\u00fcnk Eur\u00f3p\u00e1ba Szervezet<\/em>) plays a pivotal role in supporting the social inclusion and empowerment of disadvantaged and Roma communities, especially in the North Great Plain region of Hungary. The organization is rooted in civil society values, and its mission is to reduce social inequalities and promote inclusive, non-discriminatory education and cultural development.<\/p>\n

Amenca operates with a multidisciplinary and community-based approach through a network of educational, cultural, and social programs and institutions.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Key Institutions and Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

AMENCA Community Learning Center (Tanoda):<\/strong>
Provides informal and non-formal afterschool educational support for children at risk of early school leaving (math, science, digital literacy, foreign language learning), talent development, early childhood support, sports, and recreational programs. The Tanoda also operates a scholarship system for talented Roma and disadvantaged students.<\/p>\n

T\u00fcnd\u00e9r Lala Sure Start Children’s House:<\/strong>
Established in 2017 with EU funding (EFOP 1.4.3), this early childhood institution in Nagyr\u00e1b\u00e9 provides developmental services for children under 3 and their parents, promoting equal opportunities through parental involvement.<\/p>\n

FAUTOR Institute:<\/strong>
Conducts interdisciplinary research and practical programs related to sustainable development, social capital, inclusion, and psychosocial wellbeing. The institute operates in Budapest, Debrecen, and B\u00fckkzs\u00e9rc.<\/p>\n

H\u00c9TM\u00c9RF\u00d6LDES Programme:<\/strong>
A unique Amenca innovation that supports individual and community competencies through personalized interventions, street social work, and diagnostics-based mentoring. The program is based on seven key principles beginning with \u201cE\u201d in Hungarian: Cooperation, Equal Opportunity, Health Preservation, Lifestyle Development, Value Creation, Value Preservation, and Life Education.<\/p>\n

FITT Community House (F\u00f6ldes):<\/strong>
A multifunctional community space targeting disadvantaged youth and families with day programs, youth clubs, parenting circles, peer mentoring, and seasonal educational activities.<\/p>\n

OUTDOOR Classroom (Nagyr\u00e1b\u00e9):<\/strong>
A 700 m\u00b2 open-air learning space that utilizes experiential and outdoor pedagogy for the personality development of students aged 6 to 21.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Educational and Cultural Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amenca has produced several acclaimed cultural products:<\/p>\n

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  • Sz\u00edvpiros Anthology<\/em>: A bilingual collection of contemporary Roma and non-Roma love poems (Hungarian-English)<\/li>\n
  • Music CD of contemporary Roma poetry interpreted by Roma and non-Roma musicians<\/li>\n
  • Azt hiszitek…<\/em> (\u201cYou Think\u2026\u201d): A 40-minute documentary on Roma literature<\/li>\n
  • Napkeleti hidak<\/em> (\u201cEastern Bridges\u201d): A publication showcasing drawings and essays by elementary school students<\/li>\n
  • Kirekeszt\u00e9s sz\u00edne<\/em> (\u201cColor of Exclusion\u201d): A national photography competition for high school students, resulting in a traveling exhibition<\/li>\n
  • Phare Phaka \u2013 Heavy Wings<\/strong> (2024): A contemporary Roma literary anthology featuring short stories, poetry, and visual work that explore themes of resilience, identity, and social inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Flagship Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \ud83c\udf93 P\u00e1lyaT\u00e1rs \u2013 PathPartner Educational Support Programme<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    A national educational initiative developed by Amenca to reduce dropout rates, support school success, and promote independent learning among disadvantaged youth aged 11\u201319. It provides:<\/p>\n

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    • Mentoring by trained Roma university students<\/li>\n
    • Mini research-based learning focused on heritage and identity (e.g., local history, family stories)<\/li>\n
    • Capacity-building for 50 mentors and deployment of 25 mentors across the program<\/li>\n
    • Teacher training workshops on inclusive pedagogy and experiential learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udee1 Polg\u00e1r\u0151r Tanonc \u2013 Youth Civil Guard Mentorship Programme<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      A civic mentoring initiative for children aged 6\u201314 that combines safety education, community responsibility, and behavioral development. In collaboration with local civil guards, teachers, and social workers, the program fosters:<\/p>\n

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      • Early crime prevention and safety awareness<\/li>\n
      • Emotional and academic mentoring<\/li>\n
      • Youth participation in community service The program has shown strong results in building local identity, self-confidence, and community cohesion among Roma children in vulnerable neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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