Messzelátó Association Hungary, Budapest

Messzelátó

Association

Hungary, Budapest

Their mission is to build a community which is sensitive to environmental and ecological problems.

It’s a green association, which teaches young students to respect and protect the environment

The association makes his own products like paper plates, lip gloss and shopping bags.

There are 20 principal members and 700 volunteers

Messzelátó Association

In Hungary it’s one of the most active green organization (NGO)

Everything in their offices (for example: furniture, IT equipment) made from recycled, reconditioned instruments available

The employees use bicycles or public transport

Those girls work with environment and sustainable urban living

Pictures of what they made:

bowl, made from old magazines

handmade soap

”The 50 -km diet” Transportation within the area of 50

kms Cheaper This supports local farming

There’s a peer-tutor group in the school who is interested in different social topics such as: the environment and recycling.

We invited the representatives of Messzelátó (NGO) to meet the group.

2 young girls came to our school to introduce the activity of NGO and voluntary work.

The EVS European Voluntary Service Youth mobility programme 2 to 12 months No qualifications required Wide range of areas (culture, sport,

environment, social care, youth, arts…) European Union founded project for

young people (ages 18 to 30)

Lauren and Fannie started their volunteer job in June of 2011

You can travel to:

All EU countries Turkey, Balkan countries Eastern Europe countries (Russia,

Ukraine, Georgia…) Mediterranean countries (Israel,

Egypt…)

EVS is free and you receive - free accomodation and food - insurance - pocket money

Just volunteers can join this organization

Advantages: Discover something new (culture,

country, people…) Learn about yourself Opportunity to learn a new language Learn new skills

Disadvantages: Away from home It can be a challenge to make new

friends The langage barriers and culture shock

thanks for your attention! (: