Opening of Diaconia Shop

On October 16th, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) celebrated opening a new location for its “DIACONIA” brand at the Récsei Center in Budapest. With the establishment of this shop, HRCA marks a significant milestone in its economic development efforts associated with the Emerging Settlement Programme.

29/10/2024

címkék: emerging settlements program, diaconia, hrca

The Residents of the Children’s Home in Nagydobrony Received a Donation of Own Brand Food

A delegation of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid donated more than two million forints worth of non-perishable food to the residents of the Good Samaritan Reformed Children's Home in Nagydobrony (Velyka Dobron, Transcarpathia, Ukraine). The products were prepared by the residents of the most disadvantaged villages included in the Catching-Up Settlements programme.

28/02/2024

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), ukraine

Reflecting the Light of God - A Year of Charity

“The most important thing is that all people know the Good News and we pass on the love we have received” emphasized Márton Juhász, Executive Director of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA). In addition to talking about the HRCA’s services in the past year, he encouraged that anyone can help in their own environment. This interview was conducted before Christmas.

28/12/2023

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

Neighbours in Need

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) provides comprehensive and personalized help to those in urgent need during the winter. In order to finance the program called “Neighbours,” HRCA launched a countrywide fundraising campaign.

22/01/2024

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

HRCA Search and Rescue Team Saved Lives Again Last Year

The search and rescue team of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) closed an eventful year. The unit, which is five years old this year, was instrumental last year in providing assistance after the earthquake in Turkey, rescuing several survivors from the rubble.

10/01/2024

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCA Search and rescue team, earthquake

Community Christmas Events at the Refugee Ministry

The Refugee Ministry of HRCA recently hosted two community events to bring its clients together for Christmas. The events were open to clients of the Refugee Ministry and featured various activities, from building gingerbread houses to crafting decorations.

26/12/2023

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), refugee ministry, christmas

HRCA Supports Twenty-Four Social Kitchen in Ukraine

The programme to support twenty-four soup kitchens in Transcarpathia has begun. The Reformed Church in Transcarpathia (RCT) celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. On this occasion, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) has prepared a special gift.

18/12/2023

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), ukraine, relief, reformed church in transcarpathia

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid Helps in Morocco

The Hungarian Reformed Chuch Aid (HRCA) delivers humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims in Morocco. The first delegation of the organisation flew to Marrakesh on September 10th to support the families with durable food and hygiene products, and to plan further assistance by assessing local needs. The HRCA is also launching a fundraising campaign to support the mission in Morocco.

10/09/2023

címkék: hrca, morocco

HRCA Refugee Ministry Summer Snapshots

The Refugee Ministry is a division of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA), assisting refugees with integration through various programs and services. Different divisions of the Refugee Ministry summarized their recent activities and accomplishments in these brief snapshots.

29/08/2023

címkék: refugee ministry, hrca

Gratitude even for the rescued dead

The search and rescue team of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) helped to rescue five survivors after the February 6 earthquake in Turkey.

02/03/2023

címkék: earthquake, turkey, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

HRCA provides assistance to 200,000 people

Since the outbreak of the war in February 2022, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) has been helping people fleeing the war in Ukraine and those who have remained in Transcarpathia.

26/02/2023

címkék: relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

Scottish Moderator Visited Ukraine

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (CoS) has visited Ukraine and Hungary to find out how donations from CoS members are being used to support people affected by the war. Lord Jim Wallace was joined by Rt. Rev. Susan Brownand Rev. Ian Alexander.

24/05/2022

címkék: war, relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), Church of Scotland (CoS), ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

RCH Received a Minibus to Help in Transcarpathia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has donated a nine-passenger minibus to the Synod Office of the Reformed Church of Hungary to help the work of Hungarians in Transcarpathia.

31/05/2022

címkék: war, relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

Seeds of Hope

On 19 April, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid delivered a humanitarian transport containing seeds to Transcarpathia from its warehouse in Beregdaroc. In the "Seeds of Hope" program, a total of 11 tonnes of seeds were delivered to the border region by HRCA. The total value of the transport exceeds one hundred thousand euros.

20/04/2022

címkék: relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

New Minibuses Help the Church’s Relief Assistance in Transcarpathia

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) offered three minibuses to better facilitate the distribution of donations in Transcarpathia. The new vehicles will transport food and hygiene products collected in Hungary to the Reformed Church in Ukraine.

13/04/2022

címkék: relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

HRCA Helped Again a Hospital in Transcarpathia

Shortage of medicines and doctors is plaguing hospitals in Transcarpathia, while more and more patients are arriving from inside Ukraine. Since the outbreak of the war, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been offering help thanks to donations. This time, more than 3 million forints worth of medicines were delivered to the Central City Clinical Hospital in Uzhhorod.

10/04/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

Solidarity With Pastors in Ukraine

Those who stay in Ukraine and continue serving faithfully among elderly people and refugees need help themselves. The Presidium of the Reformed Church in Hungary issued a circular requesting pastors to offer parts of their salaries for the fellow ministers in Ukraine, persevering and serving faithfully in the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia. International partners are also welcome to show solidarity.

08/04/2022

címkék: ukraine, relief, solidarity

Refugees Keep Coming to Hungary

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

26/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

Scottish Church Reopened its Shelter

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

25/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

International Cooperation of Charity Organisations

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

24/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine