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Tavaly egy " influencer tiltakozás " során pénzt gyűjtöttek nehéz sorsú fiataloknak . 219 millió forintnál is többet gyűlt össze, és ebből lakásokat vásároltak. Ez a pénz segíti a fiatalokat, akik gyermekotthonokból kerülnek ki. Az Utcáról Lakásba! Egyesület lakást, érzelmi és lelki támogatást is nyújt a rászorulóknak .
Translation
Last year, during an "influencer protest", money was raised for underprivileged youth. More than 219 million forints were collected, and with this, homes were purchased. This money assists young people coming out of children's homes. The From Street to Home! Association provides housing as well as emotional and mental support to those in need.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who benefited from the money raised during the protest?
The money benefited young people leaving children's homes.
Question 2: What does the Utcáról Lakásba! Egyesület provide besides housing?
They provide emotional and psychological support.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌05/02/2025
In the wake of the "influencer protest" held a year ago, significant strides have been made in providing housing for vulnerable youths. The demonstration, initially centred on securing 25 million forints for a single individual, has exceeded expectations by raising over 219 million forints. This substantial fund has been channelled through the Utcáról Lakásba! Egyesület (From Street to Home Association), which has purchased four apartments and is securing a fifth, aimed at aiding young people emerging from difficult circumstances.
The protest last year was a response to a high-profile abuse case at a state-run children's home in Bicske. Rallying to the cause were multiple influencers who, alongside thousands, gathered at Budapest's Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) to advocate for state-supported youths. The event, apart from raising funds, highlighted broader social issues regarding the care system for young people.
Hungarian Protest Raises Over 200 Million for Youth Housing (Illustration)
Following the protest, the contributions of approximately 23,000 donors have facilitated housing for eight young individuals, with plans underway to accommodate two more. This initiative has been augmented by cooperative efforts with local municipalities, enhancing the capacity to support these youths. In addition to housing, the association provides emotional and psychological support, acknowledging the complexities involved in transitioning to independent living.
Bede Anna, the co-chair of the association, expressed the symbolic significance of this success amid the challenges faced by the approximately 23,000 youths under state care in Hungary. The association recognises that the move to a stable home environment represents not only logistical but also emotional shifts that demand careful, ongoing support.
The sizeable turnout and donations underscore a lingering societal impact from the protest, which also led to political ramifications, including high-profile resignations over the child abuse scandal. The community's overwhelming response has turned a moment of protest into an opportunity for real change, setting a precedent for future civic engagement in Hungary.
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