For almost three decades, the Carpathian Foundation, which embraces the bordering areas of Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine, has contributed to the development of the Carpathian Region. Our Foundation fosters cross-border cooperation, overcoming language barriers, cultural and historical differences to strengthen the role of civil society in local development, thus contributing to the territorial cohesion of the Carpathians.

The current war in Europe contradicts everything the Carpathian Foundation and its partners stand for.

You can currently donate from abroad to the following account numbers:

In euros ERSTE Bank Hungary Zrt. IBAN: HU52 11600006 00000000 79163118

SWIFT: GIBAHUHB

Beneficiary: Carpathian Foundation-Hungary (Kárpátok Alapítvány-Magyarország)

Notice: Medical assistance to Ukraine

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We are pleased to share our new English-language online publication presenting inspiring good practices of citizen engagement from the Carpathian region.

The brochure brings together 15 initiatives from five countries, showcasing three good practices from each country implemented by civil society organizations. These projects demonstrate how local communities and NGOs can successfully mobilize citizens, strengthen participation in public life, and create innovative solutions to local challenges.

The Carpathian Civil Society Platform and Interregional Network of Civil Innovations is a territory-based organization linked to the geographically, historically, culturally, and sociologically connected area of the Carpathians, which forms the basis for joint cooperation.

Its mission is to strengthen and support civil society in the Carpathian region by providing a separate virtual space for civil society organizations. Through this innovative platform, we aim to promote cooperation, share valuable resources, and provide timely information on funding opportunities.

Our inter-regional meeting entitled "Challenging Times: The Role of Civil Society" was successfully held in Eger, Hungary, at the Hotel Szent István, from February 25 to 27, 2026. During the three-day event, civil society organizations and local governments from the Carpathian region—from Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine—shared their experiences and jointly sought answers to how our communities can become more resilient in the face of global challenges.

Program Summary for Donors and Partners

The Carpathian Civil Society Platform for Ukraine is a strategic, multi-year capacity-building and grant-making program designed to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ukraine and actively support the country’s European Union integration process. The project places strong emphasis on cross-border cooperation, shared learning, and long-term organizational development as key drivers of democratic resilience and sustainable recovery.

The Interregional Meeting of the Carpathian Civil Society Platform provides an opportunity for civil society organisations and community actors from across the Carpathian region to meet, exchange experiences, and strengthen cooperation.

The event aims to foster dialogue on shared goals and challenges, while supporting long-term professional connections and partnerships among civil society actors in the region.

Launch of ‘Emergency Response Fund for Ukrainians’ for European donors who want to support Ukrainians in Ukraine and in the region

28 February 2022

As part of the Central Mountains project, our partners held several professional workshops in November.

One of the events was organized by the Peritum Foundation, which presented the practical application of artificial intelligence in the everyday operations of civil society organizations. The participating organizations tried out various AI tools, such as those for preparing official letters, project budgets, and administrative documents. In addition, they received a tried and tested collection of practical prompts that they can immediately use in their own work.