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Project Need: $25,000
Funding
to Date:
$2,091 (%)
As of Feb 13 02:57 2012
Theme: Economic Development
Country: Hungary [View country profile] info
Sponsor: GlobalGiving

Project Information

Project duration: 2 Years

Project's area of focus: Historic Preservation
Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Szogliget is located in one of the poorest counties. After 1990, state sponsored factories and mines closed their gates leaving many people without jobs. The population fell below 800 as young people moved to the cities to find jobs. The village has a famous but neglected medieval castle and is located next to the UNESCO listed Aggtelek NP. The project aims to create a tourist destination by restoring part of the castle and bring 30000 visitors per year who will strengthen the local economy.

Activities
The project will clean up the castle grounds, restore a tower to be a viewpoint, place signs and trash bins along the road, and professionals will hold summer camps for students about historic monument preservation and enviroment protection
Expected Outcomes
The project will allow children from different countries learn about each other's culture and history. The people of Szogliget will able to provide services to visitors and provide a better life for their families
Project Message
I have a disability that makes it hard for me to find a sustainable job. We have seen a steady increase in visitors and I now have the opportunity to make a living by coordinating the village rentals
- Mrs Agoston Mihalik, Szogliget
Project Contact

Szadvar Castle,
President

4643 Pinto River Ct
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
+36/30-662-2290
   Resources
Organization's Overview
Friends of Szadvar (Szadvaert Barati Kor)

22 Petofi Sandor st
PerkupaHungary3756
Hungary
+36/30-662-2290
Organization's Homepage

Organization's Mission

Preserve, conserve and promote medieval Szadvar castle in Szogliget. Provide educational opportunities for children in history and enviroment protection.

Organization's Programs

Since the fall of 2006 our volunteers have participated in the Save Szadvar Castle Days event. Each time the event focuses on a different section of the castle. The work is supervised by professionals from the Aggtelek National Park. The Association also organizes an international summer camp for children.

Organization's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
Szadvar castle project and youth camp, Hungary
Organization Statistics   Financial Statistics

Timea Tomatas,
President

Founded in 2006
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 90

 

Other funding sources: The organization is funded by in-kind and monetary support from it's members. The org in '07 also received a $4500 grant from the Historic Preservation Authority to pay for a full geodesical survey
Religious Affiliation: none

Personnel Overview
Tamas Karpati - volunteer

Tamas is a member of eBay's charity program eBay Giving Works that raised more than 150 million dollars for noble causes globally. In 2006, he toured Northern Hungary and saw some great examples of how historic preservation can lift a village out of poverty. His call to action was answered by 60 volunteers who ascended to the ruins of Szadvar and began their work.

Timea Tomatas - President

Timea teaches children with special needs in a school in Aszod, Hungary.

Lajos Kovacs Dr. - donor, volunteer, member of the board

Lajos is a prosecutor in Jaszbereny, Hungary


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