DemNet

DemNet

DemNet Demokratikus Jogok Fejlesztéséért Alapítvány

Budapest, Hungary

Democracy & Civil societyEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityInternational development
NGOFounded 1996International reach
Profile last updated: March 24, 2026

About

Founded in 1996, DemNet is a non-governmental organisation based in Budapest, Hungary working on democracy & civil society, environment & climate, gender equality +1 more.

DemNet is a Hungarian foundation founded in 1996 that works to strengthen democracy, participation and civil society. Its main activities include organising citizens' assemblies (közösségi gyűlések) with local governments in Hungary, policy analysis and advocacy, awareness campaigns, and education and training on sustainability and global issues. It also works on international development cooperation, implementing programmes with local partners in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and pursues the Sustainable Development Goals as the basis of its work. Its stated vision is a more just, equal and sustainable world based on respect for human rights.

Location

Budapest, Hungary

Founded

1996

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

alapítvány

Legal name

DemNet Demokratikus Jogok Fejlesztéséért Alapítvány

Charity number

01-01-0006006

Languages

HUEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyEnvironment & ClimateGender equalityInternational development

Works for

YouthWomen & GirlsCommunities

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity buildingResearch

Programmes

Közösségi Gyűlések (Citizens' Assemblies)

Democracy & Civil society · Hungary

Organises citizens' assemblies with randomly selected residents in Hungarian towns and districts, in cooperation with local governments, to gather input on local public issues.

Citizens for Climate

Environment & Climate

Collects, compares and shares good practices in citizen participation and deliberative processes for climate protection across Europe.

Közép-Európai Civil Részvételi Program (Central Europe Civic Engagement Program)

Democracy & Civil society

Supports local civic initiatives and dialogue between citizens and local governments to strengthen participation in public affairs.

Nem csak a nők dolga

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Gender equality · Hungary

Collects personal stories and experiences on gender inequality through an online questionnaire to document and publicise the issue.

Countries of operation

HungarySerbiaMontenegroBosnia and HerzegovinaGeorgiaAzerbaijanArmeniaMoldova

Funding & support

Funded by

Grants

Other non-profits in Hungary

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