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People, Power, and Planning

Hungary is experiencing a rise in populist and illiberal government policies that create a challenging environment for civil society organizations (CSOs) to plan and operate in.

The School of Public Life, a grassroots civic education center founded in 2014 dedicated to building a democratic and just Hungary, is working to empower grassroots and civil society organizations through strategic planning tailored to their needs. Its Strategic Planning Collective facilitates two-day retreats wherein civil society leaders develop realistic, high-impact plans tailored to Hungary’s current political environment.

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With support from the Global Change Program, Ágnes Fernengel, Eszter Jagodits, and Fanny Hajdú from the School of Public Life will expand this work with a seven-day "train the trainers" program and a year-long mentorship program for a dozen new strategic planning facilitators. In addition, the team will provide five days of strategic retreat sessions to less-resourced CSOs across the country.

In doing so, the School of Public Life aims to help CSOs become more effective, sustainable, and resilient.

About the Team

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    Ágnes Fernengel

    Executive director of the School of Public Life, a community-based training center that develops democratic culture in Hungary and supports social movement building, member and co-founder of the Strategic Planning Collective of the School of Public Life

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    Eszter Jagodits

    Facilitator and special needs educator, member and co-founder of the Strategic Planning Collective of the School of Public Life.

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    Fanny Hajdú

    Facilitator and social theater practitioner, member and coordinator of the Strategic Planning Collective of the School of Public Life.

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