Topics: Hungary
Hungary Releases Promised $5.6 Million to Claims Conference for Holocaust Survivor Aid Worldwide
The Claims Conference is pleased to announce that the government of Hungary, after protracted and difficult talks over the course of several years, has agreed to release $5.6 million in previously committed funds for social welfare services for needy Holocaust survivors of Hungarian origin living outside of Hungary. In order to secure the Hungarian government […]
Hungary
Direct compensation payments are made from the Central and Eastern European Fund (CEEF) and the Hardship Fund. Currently, CEEF payments are €600, the same as the Article 2 Fund, as a result of Claims Conference negotiations with the German government. Recent governmental reforms have resulted in drastic cuts in Hungarian health care services and social […]
Eastern Europe
The Claims Conference allocates funds to agencies in nine countries in Eastern Europe. Related Information:Restitution in Poland, Hungary, Romania and Other Countries in Eastern EuropeBosnia-HerzegovinaIn Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Claims Conference works with La Benevolencija to provide home care, medical care and medication, case management, transportation, emergency assistance, food programs, and socialization. BulgariaIn Bulgaria, Shalom provides services […]
Hungarian Government Extends Deadline for Compensation Programs Through 2006
This post is for historical informational purposes only. Please do not refer to this post for information pertaining to current Claims Conference programs. Visit ‘Our Work’ for current program guidelines and information. Thank you. July 31, 2006 Official German occupation of Hungary began in March 1944. Tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews were forced into […]
