Partners Hungary Foundation

What Partners Hungary Foundation does

Partners Hungary Foundation (Partners Hungary Alapítvány) is a Budapest-based nonprofit foundation established in 1994 that delivers adult education and professional services in conflict resolution, mediation, and social inclusion. The organization trains and certifies mediators and facilitators, runs teacher continuing-education programs for kindergartens and schools, and operates social-integration initiatives for disadvantaged Roma communities and Ukrainian war refugees, including the Step by Step early childhood program and Game Centers (Játékközpontok). It also convenes sector activity as a founding member of the Koragyerekkori Platform and organizer of its 2026 national conference.

The foundation's revenue model rests on three streams: paid training and certification courses (with prices published in HUF and payment by bank transfer or credit card via PimplePay), an online shop selling educational materials and books, and donations plus corporate CSR partnerships collected through a dedicated donation platform. The organization explicitly does not use EU or budgetary funding for training, operating on a self-funded basis. Distribution is domestic-only (Hungary), delivered through website self-registration, email enrollment, in-person training venues, and a MailChimp newsletter, with no proprietary technology platform, app, or AI/ML components disclosed.

The foundation is led by Director Éva Deák (also co-president of the International Step by Step Association) under Chairman Sándor Richter, with a staff of approximately 11. Operational continuity is evidenced by annual public benefit reports filed from 2006 through 2025 and authorized adult education provider status (registration B/2020/001612).

Name

Partners Hungary Foundation

Legal name

Partners for Democratic Change Hungary Partners Hungary Alapítvány

Website

https://partnershungary.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Partners Hungary Foundation is a Budapest-based nonprofit established in 1994 that provides mediator and facilitator training, conflict resolution education, and social integration programs for educators, vulnerable Roma communities, and Ukrainian refugees in Hungary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Mediation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Adult education training
• Mediation services
• Conflict management
• Teacher professional development
• Roma social integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and course fees: The foundation generates revenue through paid training courses, mediator certification programs, and professional development workshops. Fees are charged for participation in training programs, with pricing published on the website. Payment is accepted via bank transfer or credit card through PimplePay.
2. Product sales: The organization operates an online shop (Knowledge Base / Store) selling educational materials, books, and resources related to mediation, conflict resolution, and education.
3. Donations and sponsorships: The foundation accepts donations through a dedicated donation collection platform (adjukossze.hu) and has corporate CSR partnership programs for companies looking to support social causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Partners Hungary Foundation is a registered Hungarian adult education provider and public benefit foundation that delivers paid professional training programs in mediation, facilitation, conflict management and restorative practices, alongside teacher continuing education and early childhood development programs (Step by Step, Game Centers). It also provides direct mediation services covering family, divorce, school, workplace, economic and neighbourhood disputes, and runs social integration programs for disadvantaged Roma communities and refugees. Revenue comes from training/course fees, an online shop of educational resources, and donations/CSR sponsorships, with all training self-funded (no EU or budgetary funding).

Product overview

Partners Hungary Foundation operates as a training and mediation services organization, not a software technology company. The organization offers a portfolio of professional services including conflict management training, mediator services (covering family, relationship, divorce, economic, and school mediation), professional mediator training programs, facilitator services and training, teacher continuing education, Roma integration programs, and early childhood development initiatives through game centers. Services are delivered through in-person training, workshops, and individual mediation sessions, supported by a knowledge base resource for psychological first aid. The organization also hosts the annual Koragyerekkori Platform Konferencia (Early Childhood Platform Conference) as a major industry event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mediator Training (Mediátor képzés) Accredited professional mediator certification training for individuals seeking to become certified mediators; delivered through a structured Hungarian program (including a 2026 cohort), combining theory with practice.
• Mediator Services Professional mediation case services covering family, relationship, divorce, economic, neighbourhood and school mediation, delivered by trained mediators to individuals and organizations in Hungary.
• Facilitator Training (Facilitátor képzés) Structured training program that develops facilitation skills for organizational and community settings, enabling participants to lead group processes, meetings and decision-making.
• Facilitator Services Engagement-based facilitation of organizational processes, meetings and decision-making for NGOs, charities and other institutions needing neutral, experienced facilitators to keep multi-stakeholder processes on track.
• Conflict Management Training Group training programs teaching conflict resolution techniques for individuals, organizations and communities, drawing on mediation and restorative practices; delivered in-person and online for schools, workplaces and community groups.
• Teacher Continuing Education (Pedagógus továbbképzés) Continuing education programs for Hungarian educators covering conflict management techniques in kindergartens and schools, bullying prevention, restorative practices, inclusive and trauma-informed education, and pedagogical workshops.
• Restorative Practices Training Training in restorative justice and restorative practices for conflict resolution and community healing in educational and organizational settings, complementing the foundation's mediation curriculum.
• Roma Integration Programs Social inclusion programs focusing on disadvantaged Roma communities in Hungary through community building, intercultural mediation and integration support.
• Game Centers (Játékközpontok) Play-based community centers supporting early childhood development and family engagement, particularly for vulnerable populations, run as part of the foundation's early childhood and inclusion work.
• Step by Step Programme (Lépésről lépésre program) Early childhood development program supporting children's optimal development with special attention to disadvantaged children, using trauma-informed approaches; tied to the International Step by Step Association.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koragyerekkori Platform (Early Childhood Platform)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024The Koragyerekkori Platform is a network of professional and civil organizations established in late 2024 to improve the accessibility and quality of early childhood services in Hungary. Partners Hungary Foundation is a founding member and co-organizer of the platform's activities, including the 2026 National Conference. The platform focuses on local cooperation and municipal responsibilities in early childhood services.
• Kárpátok Alapítvány (Carpathian Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Koragyerekkori Platform II. Országos Konferencia 2026. The Carpathian Foundation is a key strategic partner in early childhood development and Roma integration work.
• International Step by Step AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉva Deák, Director of Partners Hungary Foundation, serves as co-president of this international association, which focuses on early childhood development and inclusion. This partnership provides international expertise and network access.
• Egyensúly Intézet (Balance Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner contributing to conference sessions on poverty, access inequalities, and early investment strategies. Focused on data-driven policy analysis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roma Education Fund: Foundation specifically dedicated to supporting Roma educational inclusion across Central/Eastern Europe. Directly comparable in mission (Roma inclusion, education access) and structure (grantmaking + program delivery foundation), though operating regionally rather than only in Hungary.
• Kárpátok Alapítvány (Carpathian Foundation): Hungarian foundation focused on Roma integration and early childhood development. It is Partners Hungary's co-organizer of the Koragyerekkori Platform 2026 conference and operates in the same mission space (Roma inclusion, early childhood) with a comparable nonprofit service model.
• Hungarian Helsinki Committee: Hungarian NGO working on human rights, rule of law, and social inclusion for vulnerable groups (including Roma and refugees). Overlaps directly with Partners Hungary's integration and advocacy programming for marginalized populations in Hungary.
• Partners for Democratic Change (Partners Global): The international network of which Partners Hungary Foundation is the Hungarian member ('Partners for Democratic Change Hungary'). Operates the same conflict resolution, mediation training, and democratic-change programming model in 20+ countries, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Open Society Foundations – Hungary: Major international philanthropic foundation with significant Hungarian operations supporting civil society, education, and Roma/refugee inclusion. Comparable in mission space but with materially greater scale and capital base than Partners Hungary.
• Habitat for Humanity Hungary: Hungarian affiliate of a major international nonprofit. Comparable in being a Hungary-based, donation- and volunteer-supported foundation delivering social programs at similar scale, though focused on housing rather than conflict resolution.
• European Association for Mediators (AEM / Mediation Forum): European-level professional body for mediators, offering accreditation and training standards comparable to Partners Hungary's mediator certification programs. Provides a continental benchmark for Partners Hungary's training and certification offering.
• International Step by Step Association (ISSA): International NGO network advancing early childhood development and inclusive education. Partners Hungary's director serves as co-president; ISSA's broader membership and EU-wide footprint give it a wider reach in the same early-childhood-inclusion domain.

Emerging players

• Egyensúly Intézet (Balance Institute): Hungarian research and policy institute that collaborates with Partners Hungary on the Koragyerekkori Platform. Operates as a think-and-do tank in poverty, inequality, and early childhood — a comparable but smaller research-focused organization in the same ecosystem.
• Cordelia Foundation: Hungarian foundation providing social and family services including support for vulnerable groups. Comparable in being a small Hungarian nonprofit foundation operating in the social-services domain, though with a different service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PartnersHungary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partners-hungary-foundation

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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