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Report on the conference held by NESsT
On 3rd October our crew participated in a conference which was held at the headquarters of Telekom in Budapest .
This conference was the fourth Social Businesses Day organized by NESsT. After we arrived and quickly registered we had the opportunity to look around in the building of Telekom, which was very impozing and excellent to host the conference.
After the opening speech we could listen to several presentations about the roles, importance and future of Social Businesses. After the first section there was a small coffee-break. By this time several social businesses arrived and occupied their stands so with our little group we circled the stands to look around and talk to them. As it turned out most of them are working with disadvantaged people and even employ them. But then we didn’t have much time as the next broken-down section started where I personally sat in to the marketing presentation. I could get a little bit more insight into internet marketing, sales and positioning. After this, there was a 2 hour break so everyone could eat their lunch peacefully (lunch was also made by social businesses who employ disadvantaged people). This time we had more time to talk to other participants of the conference. We heard countless good ideas, which were very inspirational and also we had the opportunity to buy their offered products from those stands who deal with product sales.
After the conference’s closing speech we all went home with a deeper insight of the roles and potentioals of social businesses
The role of churches in rural development – Ölbő Conference
Now I write these lines in a few weeks perscpective from the Ölbő Rural Development Conference. After our arrival and quick registration, before the conference started we had a chance to look around. there were a lot of local producers and artisan stands so we bought some souvenirs.
After the opening held by Tamás Eperjesi, András Veres and Bishop Miklós Beer and Chief Medical Officer Károly Garda shared their thoughts on the role of churches in rural development. After this there was a longer break which we spent in the garden of Szent Miklós Gyógyfüves Ház, viewing and tasting its fresh fruits. After the presentation we had a chance to have a pleasant talk with the other participants.
After returning they continued with the presentations; representatives from both the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and Hungarian Reformed Charity spoke and told their personal experiences that they gained in the rural ares of Hungary.
In conclusion, the bishops told about their experiences and initiatives.
We learned what „farming around the church” means and how can the church work az a catalizator in the region
It was extremely informative and inspirative to be there in person to watch and listen to these success stories.
Conference in Zsámbok and biotour
I just got back from the conference in Zsámbok on „Sales and direct marketing methods of local organic vegetables” when I write these lines. Literally I still have the tie and suit jacket on which as later revealed I didn’t really need in such an informal and friendly conference.
Nagymadár Charity Camp for Kids
“This is the worlds best camp!” -said one of the participant who is one of the 15 handicapped children, who took part in the Charity Camp for kids of Anima Association . Within the framework of this 4-day long camp the children could participate in activities such as hiking, a walk in Pákozd Arboretum, swimming in Lake Velencei, horseback-riding at Nyerítő Lovasudvar and last but not least, a night courage test. On the last night at the farewell party it was not only the participating children the organizerswho could all enjoy the traditional live gypsy music which was offered to us from Sárbogárd, but also the sponsors as a lot of people contributed to the camp either with different donations or by voluntary work. The children really enjoyed the time they spent there and they made a lot of friends. Solymi (Sólyom Beatrix) camp leader found a way into the hearts of many children, often clusters of kids were hanging on her. At the farewell, a few people cried as they didn’t want to go home, but they were comforted by the hope that the camp will continue next year.