V4 Gen Mini-Grants: Building Bridges

Project applicant: Youth Council of Nitra Region/Nitrianska krajská rada mládeže

Where will the project take place: Esztergom (Hungary) / Štúrovo (Slovakia)

Partner organization: Elementary school in Dunabogdány / Dunabogdány Általános Iskola

What is the project about:

Activity 1: 26.9.2025 Esztergom – Heroes of History on the Danube

Excursions: organizing cross-border trips to explore historical landmarks, such as the Basilica of Esztergom and the cultural sites in Štúrovo to deepen understanding of shared heritage;

Lectures: inviting experts to give lectures on the history, architecture, and socio-economic ties between Esztergom and Štúrovo;

Workshops: promotion of cultural and history understanding;

Number of people: 15 students and 2 teachers of Dunabogdány Általános Iskola (HU), 7 students and 1 teacher of Základná škola Gbelce (SK), 8 students and 1 teacher of Základná škola pri Podlužianke, Levice (SK), 2 experts (SK/HU)

Activity 2: 24.10.2025 Štúrovo – The Danube Connects

Self-Development educational program focused on personal growth (communication, leadership, creativity) and activities to encourage active participation in cross-border initiatives via art;

Number of people: same as in A1

Activity 3: 10.4.2026 Štúrovo/Esztergom- Cultural Festival – Building Bridges

Organizing joint festival presenting works created by students as well as art, music and food from both Hungarian and Slovak traditions

Number of people: 30 students and 2 teachers of Dunabogdány Általános Iskola (HU), 15 students and 1 teacher of Základná škola Gbelce, 15 students and 1 teacher of Základná škola pri Podlužianke, Levice (SK), 4 experts (SK/HU)

Project period: 15/09/202515/04/2026

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