We are thrilled to announce the 2025 ECFI Study Visit, taking place in Hungary from 28th May to 1st June 2025, in partnership with the Roots and Wings Foundation. This unique learning opportunity brings together community foundation practitioners from across Europe to explore the theme of “Partnering for future community wellbeing.”

If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with your national Community Foundation Support Organisation (CFSO), as they will assist you in the application process for national representatives. Preference will be given to those who have not participated in a Study Visit before.

You can find a list of national CFSOs in Europe here.

About the Study Visit

The Study Visit will begin in Budapest, where participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the development of the community foundation movement in Hungary, the challenges faced, and opportunities for the future. The agenda includes meetings with representatives from one of the community foundations in Budapest, as well as sessions focusing on key practices like fund development, convening, catalysing actions, and succession planning.

Following this, participants will visit Eger and Miskolc Community Foundations to explore their innovative projects and the impact they have on their local communities. The journey will culminate in Budapest with participation in the Annual Gathering of Hungarian Community Foundations, offering an opportunity to engage with additional Hungarian community foundations and network with practitioners from across the country.

What to Expect

• Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Gain insights into the Hungarian community foundation landscape.
• Exchange ideas and practices with Hungarian peers and other European practitioners.
• Build connections and explore potential partnerships.
• Learn from real-life examples of sustainable community development and impactful local projects.

Accommodation, meals, and transportation within Hungary will be fully covered during the Study Visit. Participants are expected to arrange and cover their own travel to and from Budapest, arriving by 2:00 PM on 28th May and departing after 12:00 PM on 1st June 2025.

What is Expected from Participants

To ensure a productive and meaningful experience, participants are expected to:

• Engage fully in all scheduled activities and discussions throughout the Study Visit.
• Contribute actively by sharing their experiences, challenges, and insights with other participants.
• Communicate in English at a sufficient working level to participate in group exchanges.
• Disseminate learnings within their national context after the Study Visit, in whatever format or approach they find most effective (e.g., presentations, reports, or workshops).

We look forward to welcoming national representatives to Hungary for this exciting opportunity to deepen connections and strengthen community wellbeing across Europe!