Civitas

The module one of the LEADER training session was successfully implemented

Between 5th and 15th July 2010 it was organized the first module of the LEADER training session for the Central and North-West Region by Civitas Foundation for Civil Society.

75 persons from 12 county and 36 micro-regions participated at the training session. During the training the participants have had the possibility for accumulation of special knowledge which helps them to elaborate the LEADER strategy and to participate successfully at the LAG selection organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

In the frame of the first module the participants have improved their knowledge in the following issues:

LEADER philosophy
Local development. Local communities
Local development. Public-private partnerships
Elaboration of the local development strategy. Development of the territory
Elaboration of the local development strategy. SWOT analysis

In addition to the theoretical knowledge the participants have had the possibility to participate at the study visit to the LAG Homorod-Rika-Küküllő/Valea Homoroadelor, Harghita county, where they have had the possibility to get know about the development strategy of the region and about the cooperation initiatives on the regional level which are functioning also in this time.

The second module will be organized between 9th and 22th August 2010. Passing the exam each graduate will get a LEADER certification from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hungarian Cooperation for those Effected by Flooding

The Hungarian National Council of Transylvania, the Hungarian Youth Council, the Transylvanian Hungarian Youth and the Providence Charity Organization have organized a multi-organizational cooperative project beginning from June 4, 2010 for the purpose of providing assistance to those who have been impacted by flooding in Hungary. Additional organizations have also joined our effort.

In the past several weeks we have been successful in helping with emergency relief for our fellow Hungarians who have been impacted by the recent floods, organizing both financial and in-kind gifts as well as volunteer work projects. Starting today, a one-week children’s camp is being organized in Várfalva, in the Aranyosszék region, in which youth from Hungary whose communities have suffered from the flooding there will gather together with Transylvanian Hungarian youth. The camp, with over 100 participants, will be followed by a later similar event in Székelykeresztúr in August. You can find reports about our prior relief activities on the www.gondviseles.org web site.

It is well-known that in the recent past flooding has severely damaged many settlements in Transylvania, effecting areas from Magyarlapád to Udvarhelyszék, from Felcsík to Háromszék. However, yesterday’s floods in Bölön (Háromszék county) not only caused severe material damage, but also came with loss of life.

We have mobilized the available human and material resources of our organizations in the wake of this flooding to help those who are suffering. Because our resources alone will not be sufficient for the further assistances necessary to help those in need, we are calling on all those who would like to assist in our efforts in any way possible.

We are collecting financial support with the help of donor organizations, and we would also accept in-kind donations. We guarantee that all support collected will be passed along to those in need in accord with the purpose of this flood relief effort.

For further information our relief plans you may contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hungarian National Council of Transylvania,

Hungarian Youth Council,

Transylvanian Hungarian Youth,

Providence Charity Organization,

Dávid Ferenc Unitarian Youth Association,

Civitas Foundation for Civil Society,

Youth Foundation of Lókod

Kolozsvár, July 19, 2010.

Its our turn for helping!

In the context of the floods that occurred in Northern-Hungary in the period of May-June 2010, we remembered the unprecedented national solidarity action that was started five years ago, by our fellow Hungarians living in the Carpathian Basin, when a similar catastrophe happened at Udvarhely Seat.

Many people helped out, everyone to the extent of their own capacity, and we formed a helping community, represented by a true Hungarian solidarity. Never have or could such social, human relationships develop, as they did at that time.

Selection of participants – Development of private-public partnerships, phase 2 – „Forming the representants of potential groups”, in frame of RNDP 2007-2009, lot 4 for the North-West and Centre Region

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, through the General Directorate for Rural Development (Management Authority for the National Rural Development Program) is continuing the LEADER training process with regard to rural development, as one the main preparatory action for implementation of RNDP 2007-2013. The Civitas Foundation for Civil Society is implementing the LEADER training process phase 2 in the North-West and Centre Region (Lot4.)

The training courses will be implemented by splitting the participants in 4 groups, each of them receiving 12 days of training. The training will be implemented in the period of 5^thJuly – 22^nd August, 2010.

Based on the training courses implemented by Civitas Foundation for Civil Society the selected participants will develop and strengthen their knowledge on the Leader in general, with special emphasis to the elaboration of Local Development Strategies (LDS).

From a total of 203 candidates 75 persons has been selected, and a reserve list of 31 people have been elaborated. The selected people represents a total of 36 potential Local Action Groups from across of 12 counties.

The selection methodoly should be opened from here.

The list of selected participants.

Additional information:

Annamária TŐTŐS - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
tel. fix: 0264 - 590554
fax: 0264 - 590555
tel. mobil: 0744 595176

Mónika PAKOT - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
tel. fix si fax: 0266 - 218481
tel. mobil: 0726 388757

Study trip

On 3rd June the Unitarian Local Development Team started from Odorheiu Secuiesc to its first study trip with enthusiasm and curiosity. The goal of this two-days-long study trip was to acquire information on good practices from rural area and to create relationships. We’ve traveled 770 km crossing different regions and meeting different type of success stories and wonderful peoples. The first station was Târnăveni where we have met with representatives of Hungarian Youth Association from Târnava Mică Valey. We talked about the subject of camp organizing. The association organizes successfully the summer camp for the Hungarian children from the scattered regions for more than ten years. The second station was Rimetea, where a local entrepreneur introduced us in specialties of rural tourism.