Caritas Hungary's September Newsletter

Help Begins Where We Are Present

                                                                                                                                                         Photo: Caritas Hungary

Back-to-school preparations, health screenings, community gatherings, and international collaboration—it has been a busy few weeks for us. We helped children start the school year with greater ease, our volunteer doctors examined nearly two hundred people, we met with colleagues from Hungary and abroad, and we reflected together on how we can do even more for others. Here’s a look back at everything that has happened over the past few weeks!

Katolikus Karitász – Caritas Hungarica

More Than Two Thousand Children Started the School Year with Joy

Our “Make Back-to-School a Joy!” campaign has come to a close, and once again, many people joined us in easing the back-to-school burden for families in need. Thanks to this shared effort, more than two thousand children received school supplies and other support in Hungary and Hungarian communities across the border.

Thank you to everyone who contributed with a donation! We also continue to support more than two hundred students throughout the school year, providing personalized academic assistance through our Stepping Stone program.

Photo: Tibor Vermes

Our Medical Mission Examined Nearly Two Hundred People in Sajószentpéter, Hungary

Our Medical Mission team recently spent two days in Sajószentpéter, where our volunteer doctors examined nearly two hundred children and adults. Visitors had access to pediatric orthopedic and ophthalmological examinations, as well as gynecological cancer screenings. The screenings also helped identify several previously undiagnosed cases of high blood pressure and diabetes.

Once again, our experience showed just how important it is to bring medical care closer to people who have difficulty accessing regular checkups—not only abroad, but right here in Hungary as well. After more than nine years on the road, our Medical Mission continues its vital work.

Photo: Caritas Hungary’s Medical Mission

Caritas Specialists from Six Countries Met in Budapest

How can we reach donors more effectively? What can we learn from one another, and which best practices are worth taking home? Representatives of Caritas organizations from six countries explored these questions during a four-day workshop in Budapest as part of the ACTS project.

Alongside our collaborative sessions, we visited Székesfehérvár, where our guests learned about the corporate fundraising practices of the local Diocesan Caritas and got a glimpse into daily life at St. Christopher House. We came away with valuable insights and fresh ideas, and our shared journey of learning and innovation continues.

Support Children While Enjoying a Fantastic Concert

Parno Graszt is coming to the MOM Cultural Center on November 11! This St. Martin’s Day, we invite you to a very special benefit concert where a great night of music will support a great cause. All proceeds from the evening will support programs promoting the inclusion and talent development of disadvantaged children.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

MOM Cultural Center

1124 Budapest, Csörsz Street 18

Tickets:https://www.jegy.hu/program/35-ev-zene-35-ev-joszolgalat-a-parno-graszt-jotekonysagi-koncertje-197395

In addition to regular tickets, donor tickets are also available for those who would like to give a little more to support the children.

Join us on November 11 and help make it an evening where we take home much more than the memory of a great concert!