Motiváció Műhely – Motivation Collective

What Motiváció Műhely – Motivation Collective does

Motiváció Műhely (Motivation Collective), legally Motiváció Oktatási Egyesület, is a Hungarian nonprofit civil society organization founded in 2012 in Szeged, with operational roots in a 2007 student mentoring program. It supports disadvantaged children and youth through two after-school programs (tanodák) in Szeged (opened 2013) and Balástya (opened 2017), reaching nearly 75 beneficiaries per week with mentoring, academic support, personal development, reading comprehension, mathematics, climate education, permaculture gardening, and student council activities. The organization also coordinates the nationwide TanodaPlatform network and is a founding member of the Aspektus Csoport, a four-city coalition (Debrecen, Miskolc, Pécs, Szeged) focused on strengthening civil society organizations outside Budapest.

Name

Motiváció Műhely – Motivation Collective

Legal name

Motiváció Oktatási Egyesület

Website

https://motivaciomuhely.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hungarian nonprofit operating two after-school programs in Szeged and Balástya for ~75 disadvantaged children, while coordinating the TanodaPlatform network and Aspektus Csoport civil society coalition across Hungary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Subject-Specific Standards & Curriculum Councils (EDADAEAB), Study Habits & Homework Systems Workshops (EDAMAIAL)

Keywords

• After-school programs
• Educational equity services
• Teacher training programs
• Educational board games
• Civil society advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Szeged

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Project Funding: The organization is primarily funded through grants, project-based financing, and public funding. It participates in national and international funding programs including EU-funded projects (e.g., Aspektus+, HUSRB Interreg, Communities for Local Democracy).
2. Individual Donations and 1% Income Tax Designation: The organization accepts individual donations through its website and benefits from Hungary's 1% income tax designation program (Tax number: 18288494-1-06).
3. Product Sales: Sale of educational products including board games (Pathways to Opportunity 10,000 HUF, Against the Current 12,000 HUF, SorbaSzeded 3,500 HUF, Szitakötő 7,500 HUF) and publications (3,000–5,000 HUF) at the Community Space and by mail order.
4. Training Program Fees: Fee-based adult training programs including 30-hour reading comprehension training, 30-hour social integration training, 16-hour community programs training, and 8-hour board game training. Training fees are published separately.
5. Community Space Rental and Usage Fees: The Motivation Community Space is made available to other civil society organizations for events, trainings, and workshops, with partners encouraged to contribute to maintenance within their means.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Motiváció Műhely is a Hungarian nonprofit educational association that operates two after-school programs (tanodák) in Szeged and Balástya serving nearly 75 disadvantaged children aged 6–18 with mentoring, academic tutoring, reading comprehension, mathematics, climate education, and permaculture activities. The organization also develops and sells educational board games and publications, delivers fee-based adult training programs (8–30 hours) for education professionals, and coordinates the TanodaPlatform network and Aspektus Csoport civil society coalition across Hungary.

Product overview

Motiváció Műhely (Motivation Collective) is an educational NGO offering a portfolio of pedagogical programs, educational tools, and training services centered on supporting disadvantaged children and promoting educational equity. The core offering consists of two after-school programs in Szeged and Balástya, which provide mentoring, academic support, and personal development for nearly 75 disadvantaged children and young people. These programs integrate proprietary methodologies including Motivation-Based Reading Comprehension Development, Climate-Conscious Education (Motivation Climate Curriculum), Participatory Garden Design with Permaculture, and Motivation-Based Mathematical Thinking Development. The organization has developed a suite of educational board games and tools including Pathways to Opportunity (Mentortársas), Segregation Mosaic (Segregációmozaik), System Error (Rendszerhiba), and themed games about Szeged (SorbaSzeded, Szeded, Árral Szemben). The product portfolio also includes publications covering climate education, reading comprehension methodology, and educational segregation. Training programs ranging from 8 to 30 hours are offered to educators and professionals. The organization coordinates the TanodaPlatform network for Hungarian after-school programs and participates in the Aspektus Csoport partnership for civil society capacity-building. A community space in Szeged hosts programs and serves as a venue for other civil society organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TanodaPlatform: Network coordinating Hungarian after-school programs for disadvantaged children
• Aspektus Csoport (Aspect Group)
• Aspektus+

Products and services

• Szegedi Motiváció Tanoda (Motivation After-School Program Szeged) Community-based after-school program opened in Szeged in 2013, providing comprehensive support for disadvantaged children and young people on weekday afternoons and weekend activities, including mentoring, academic development, reading comprehension, mathematics, climate education, and student council participation.
• Balástyai Motiváció Tanoda (Motivation After-School Program Balástya) Second after-school program opened in 2017 in Balástya, serving many children from outlying areas of the village, with a permaculture garden on site. Works alongside the Szeged program to support nearly 75 disadvantaged children and young people across both locations.
• Reading Culture and Reading Comprehension Development Training 30-hour adult training program (including 10 hours of individual work) preparing participants to enhance reading motivation and reading performance of children and youth aged 10–18, for teachers, social workers, and education professionals.
• Social Integration and Equitable Education Training 30-hour adult training program helping participants understand factors contributing to educational challenges of disadvantaged learners and develop knowledge/skills to promote equity in education, for teachers, social workers, and NGO professionals.
• Pathways to Opportunity Training 8-hour adult training program using the Pathways to Opportunity board game to help participants understand educational challenges faced by disadvantaged learners and prepare them to promote equitable education.
• Board Game Pedagogy Training Training program equipping participants with games repertoire and knowledge to teach rules and facilitate gameplay effectively for pedagogical goals.
• Addressing Educational Disadvantage in Community Programs Training 16-hour adult training program on contributing to initiatives supporting disadvantaged learners such as after-school programs, mentoring initiatives, and projects focused on reducing educational inequalities, offered upon request.
• TanodaPlatform Network coordinating Hungarian after-school programs (tanodák) supporting disadvantaged children. Supports collaboration and professional growth through innovative practice sharing, knowledge exchanges, research, publications, and advocacy work.
• Aspektus Csoport (Aspect Group) Capacity-building initiative in collaboration with civil society organizations in Debrecen, Miskolc, and Pécs. Motiváció Műhely is a founding member. The Aspektus+ program is designed for civil society organizations outside Budapest.
• Motivation Community Space (Közösségi Tér) Inclusive venue hosting Motivation Collective programs and providing infrastructure for other civil society organizations to host events, trainings, and workshops. Event hall accommodates up to 80 people. Located at Szeged, Feketesas u. 28/A. Open Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Mentortársas (Pathways to Opportunity) Educational board game where players step into the role of a disadvantaged student navigating the Hungarian education system. With mentor support, players work to achieve the highest level of education. Raises awareness of structural challenges faced by low-income students. Priced at 10,000 HUF per unit.
• Segregációmozaik (Segregation Mosaic) An educational tool and pedagogical method designed to support deeper understanding of social and school segregation. Participants use cards to explore causes, consequences, and solutions, gradually assembling them into a mosaic.
• Rendszerhiba (System Error) Cooperative board game set in a fictional town where players take on roles such as mayor, NGO representative, school leader, teacher educator, or mentor to address systemic problems and eliminate segregation.
• SorbaSzeded (Line Up Szeged) Cooperative card game challenging players to work together to arrange a sequence of cards featuring symbols of Szeged. Encourages collaboration, communication, and shared strategy-building. Priced at 3,500 HUF per unit.
• Árral Szemben – Mentsétek Szegedet (Against the Current – Save Szeged!) Cooperative board game inspired by the Great Flood of Szeged. Players work together to protect the city from rising waters of the Tisza River through strategic decisions and engaging challenges. Priced at 12,000 HUF per unit.
• Szeded Fast-paced card game featuring Szeged symbols. Rewards concentration, speed, and creativity. Includes six variations: four based on quick reactions and symbol matching, plus two storytelling modes. Priced at 4,800 HUF per unit.
• SZITU (What Happened?) Reflective card game about social situations. Based on an imagined class trip, players revisit events where conflicts and challenges occurred, identify problems, and explore emotions involved. Priced at 7,500 HUF per unit.
• Kert, közösen (The Garden We Grow Together) Publication on permaculture-based design with children. Available in both English and Hungarian. Authors: Kelemen Valéria and Erdődi Noémi. Print edition priced at 5,000 HUF.
• Motiváció Klímatanterv (Motivation Climate Curriculum) Guide for climate-conscious education. Defines learning goals for students aged 6–18 in knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to climate awareness. Published by Kelemen Valéria. Quarterly sessions connected to seasons.
• Motivációalapú szövegértés-fejlesztés (Motivation-Based Reading Comprehension Development) Comprehensive publication covering theory and practice of supporting reading strategies and reading motivation across school subjects. Authors: Fejes József Balázs, Hódi Ágnes, Szenczi Beáta, Tary Blanka, Vígh Tibor.
• Ismerkedés önmagammal (Getting to Know Myself) Self-awareness development methodological handbook. Edited by Steigler Anett and Szénási Szilvia Krisztina. Priced at 3,500 HUF per copy.
• Én vétekem (My Fault) Report on educational segregation in Hungary. Edited by Fejes József Balázs and Szűcs Norbert. Priced at 3,000 HUF per copy.
• Mire jó a tanoda? (What are After-School Programs for?) Compilation of innovations, research, and stories from the TanodaPlatform network. Edited by Fejes József Balázs, Lencse Máté, and Szűcs Norbert.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 75 disadvantaged children and youth supported across two after-school programs with regular weekday and weekend activities.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspektus Csoport (Aspect Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotivation Collective is a founding member of Aspektus Csoport, a collaboration with Alternative Communities Association (Debrecen), Dialogue for Communities (Miskolc), and Power of Humanity Foundation (Pécs). The group works toward strengthening autonomous local communities and civil society organizations in Hungary. The Aspektus+ program provides comprehensive capacity-building for civil society organizations outside Budapest.
• Debreceni Alternatív Közösségek Egyesülete (Alternative Communities Association, Debrecen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within the Aspektus Csoport coalition, contributing to capacity-building programs for civil society organizations in Hungary.
• Dialóg Egyesület (Dialogue for Communities, Miskolc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within the Aspektus Csoport coalition, contributing to capacity-building programs for civil society organizations in Hungary.
• Emberség Erejével Alapítvány (Power of Humanity Foundation, Pécs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner within the Aspektus Csoport coalition, contributing to capacity-building programs for civil society organizations in Hungary.
• Babalesz.huminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page, providing in-kind or financial support through the BP Digital NGO link-building program.
• BioTechUSAminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page, providing in-kind or financial support through the BP Digital NGO link-building program.
• BP DigitalminorOthersCorporate supporter and organizer of the NGO link-building program through which Motivation Collective receives support.
• ClinidentminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• Csepel KerékpárminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• Invital PetminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• Szőnyegakció.huminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• Törölköző WebshopminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• YdiákminorOthersCorporate supporter listed on the Support & Partnerships page.
• University of Szeged (SZTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization was founded by university students and maintains deep ties with SZTE. Key leaders (Fejes and Szűcs) are faculty members. The MTA-SZTE Reading and Motivation Research Group is led by the organization president. SZTE provides student volunteers, research collaboration, and institutional support.
• MTA-SZTE Olvasás és Motiváció Kutatócsoport (Reading and Motivation Research Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the University of Szeged, led by József Balázs Fejes, PhD, President of Motivation Collective. The group supports research-based development of pedagogical methods.
• Komposztfutár (Compost Courier)minorOthersEnvironmental partner of the Motivation Community Space, providing compost drop-off services to support environmentally conscious practices in the local community.
• HUSRB Interreg (CoolSchool project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border collaboration through the HUSRB Interreg program, with partners in Vojvodina (Serbia). The CoolSchool project focuses on sharing after-school program experiences and methodologies with colleagues in the Vojvodina region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Hungary: Hungarian affiliate of the international NGO running child-welfare and educational inclusion programs. Comparable mission on disadvantaged-children education with national scope and policy advocacy capacity.
• Katolikus Karitász (Caritas Hungary): Large Hungarian social-services network operating child welfare, educational support, and community programs nationwide. Broader incumbent with overlapping beneficiary base and educational-services offerings.
• Máltai Szeretetszolgálat (Hungarian Maltese Charity Service): One of Hungary's largest social services NGOs, operating educational and child-welfare programs nationwide including disadvantaged-children services. Larger, broader portfolio but overlaps on mission and beneficiary profile.
• SOS Gyermekfalvak Magyarország (SOS Children's Villages Hungary): Hungarian affiliate of the global SOS Children's Villages network providing alternative care and youth-development services. Comparable as a larger, established player serving vulnerable children with overlapping educational programming.

Emerging players

• Cordelia Alapítvány (Cordelia Foundation): Hungarian foundation supporting disadvantaged and abused children with educational and developmental programs. Comparable in mission and beneficiary focus but smaller and more Budapest-centric in operations.
• United Way Magyarország (United Way Hungary): Hungarian community-impact foundation mobilizing corporate and individual resources for education and youth programs. Partial overlap in funder-aggregation and educational-equity focus, though operating at a different stage of development.

Direct peers

• Partners Hungary Alapítvány (Partners Hungary Foundation): Budapest-based foundation focused on Roma educational integration and civil society development with policy advocacy. Comparable mission around disadvantaged-youth education and methodology-driven program delivery in Hungary.
• Lépésről Lépésre Egyesület (Step by Step! Association Hungary): Hungarian educational NGO operating early childhood and Roma-inclusion programs with similar pedagogical-methodology focus. Directly comparable as a domestic peer running structured equity-focused educational services with research backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Motiv%C3%A1ci%C3%B3M%C5%B1hely
• Facebookfacebook.com/MMuhely
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motivation-collective
• Instagraminstagram.com/motivacio.muhely

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Profiles10 records

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