ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Profile:
The Environmental Education Network was founded in 1994 by some dedicated environmental educators. Currently, it works with 4000 environmentally-conscious colleagues. The association aims to create peace among mankind, to educate and teach environmental issues, to improve environmental protection. The association intends to build a bridge between social organisations, public agencies interested in this field, and dedicated colleagues.

Activities:
The main issue of the Association is the spreading of public awareness in environment and nature protection. There are four essential initiatives in the work of the association. One of them is the editing, the national and foreign distribution of the free newsletter called "Net", the second activity is the operation of a wide-range database, the next initiative is the organisation of the tree planting project supported by the Hungarian Agricultural Ministry. Besides these, for years the Association has been implementing the international Globe program in Hungary. Among the plans of the association is to participate actively in the forming and creating the conceptual background of Development Education, and the execution of public awareness related programs in co-operation with local organisations.

Region:
Hungary, neighbouring countries

Number of staff: no paid employees, all colleagues work on a voluntary base

Volunteers: 8-50 on request

Contact:
Béla Munkácsy president
e-mail: halozat@ronorma.net
H-2000 Szentendre, Kovács L. u. 16.;
T.: +36 33 481124