“Anthropos” - Greek for “human” - is a distinctly social being. This social nature gives rise to a fascinating diversity of cultures. The term Anthropolis literally means “human village” or “human city,” simultaneously referring to humanity as a general phenomenon, to anthropology - the science of studying humanity - and to the ideal Greek polis society, the sovereign city-state, which is the archetype of cooperation among people - and which has now expanded into a boundless “global village.”
I am one of the founding members of the Association. I graduated from the University of Miskolc with a degree in cultural anthropology, and I also hold qualifications in education and museology; I later earned a Ph.D. in urban studies from ELTE and EHESS in Paris. I have always been interested in film; in addition to directing a few documentaries, I worked as an editor for many years. I take great pleasure in applying the knowledge I’ve gained over the years in my digital storytelling courses. For me, it’s always a wonderful experience to spend those few intense days during which participants let me into their personal lives—starting from complete strangers—and by the end of the course, they’ve created their own short films.
As both a private citizen and a cultural anthropologist, the concept of global education has offered me an opportunity to take small, practical steps toward strengthening social, economic, and environmental sustainability, as well as social justice.
I am one of the founders of Anthropolis. I studied cultural anthropology and history in college, and I also earned degrees in education and museology. After college, I worked as a caregiver at a children’s home, and then as a communications officer at a museum in the capital. As part of a scholarship, I spent a year working with museum educators in the education department of the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool. Since 2006, I have been leading the Association and its educational activities focused on global solidarity and sustainability. As a trainer, I also participate in our digital storytelling programs.
I consider myself fortunate because, in my daily work, I am able to apply in practice the ideas and theories related to universal human rights, cultural diversity, and the protection of the environment—topics that have interested me since high school. It’s heartening to see that these ideas resonate with others, and I hope our organization can provide them with the appropriate services.
Since joining the Association in 2008, I have participated in all of its major global educational projects. I apply the knowledge and skills I gained as a psychology major, as well as the experience I gained during my years as a copywriter in the advertising industry, to shaping and organizing the Association’s external communications. The four years I spent studying film theory have found their purpose as a digital storyteller.
Learning about the global education approach has had a significant impact on my thinking, just as digital storytelling has provided me with experiences that will stay with me for a lifetime. As a trainer, my goal is for the participants in our training sessions to have unforgettable experiences, just as I have. It brings me great joy when we succeed in doing so.
I graduated from ELTE with a degree in human ecology and environmental studies; I am currently a staff member at the Anthropolis Association and a student in the doctoral program in Environmental Education at EKKE. At the Association, I lead a project addressing hate speech (Report Hate) and participate in numerous other tasks, many of which are related to environmental and environmental education issues.
My PhD research primarily focuses on the pedagogical aspects of outdoor recreation, but I have also worked on the development of environmental attitude scales and light pollution. Concurrently, as a doctoral student, I regularly taught university courses on sustainability. The spirit of global education and the Association’s projects align closely with my worldview, my studies, and my research. In my free time, I really enjoy being in nature and stargazing.
I graduated with a degree in Environmental Management and Agricultural Engineering in 2006 in Gödöllő. I have worked in rural development, global education, international development, community participation processes, social entrepreneurship, and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration. My natural environment is the civil society sector, though I also spent 3 years in the corporate sector and 5.5 years in academia. Since 2012, I have primarily worked in the field of formal and non-formal education, at the coordination and management levels.
