Our Mission

“Our mission is to support young people’s pursuit of a successful and meaningful life.”

The Global Institute for Lifelong Empowerment (“GiLE Foundation”) was launched in 2019 at the World Science Forum in Budapest.

It is a registered public benefit organisation in Hungary.

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Our Core Values

Discover the core values of our organisation:

We grow through curiosity.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do. With curiosity and a growth mindset, we embrace new ideas, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to evolve.

It deepens our self-awareness and helps us better navigate the world – empowering us to lead more successful, meaningful, and purpose-driven lives.

We thrive together!

Meaningful change happens when people from diverse backgrounds come together with a shared purpose.

Collaboration is how we build trust, deepen connections, and create impact that is both meaningful and sustainable.

We make things happen!

We are changemakers at heart, motivated to turn ideas into action. In a world full of talk but slow to act, we value showing up, following through, and staying grounded in action.

A bias for action means taking initiative, owning the process, and making a tangible difference through what we do – not just what we imagine!

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Target Audience

At the GiLE Foundation, we primarily focus our efforts on self-motivated young adults, aged 18 to 35 years, who are (aspiring):

Changemakers Public Servants Entrepreneurs Lifelong Learners

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Changemakers

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Changemakers

People who take creative action to solve pressing social or environmental challenges in their local community.

Public Servants

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Public Servants

People interested in working for government or in public administration, dedicated to serving the community and upholding the public interest through their professional duties.

Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurs

People interesting in creating and managing a business venture, taking on (financial) risks with the goal of innovating, solving problems, and driving economic growth.

Lifelong Learners

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Lifelong Learners

People who are in a healthy habit of constantly pursuing knowledge, personal development, and practical experience.

Our Changemakers Project is under the patronage of the Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO.

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Strategic Partners

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As facilitators and change-enablers, the GiLE Foundation primarily focuses on the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) of the United Nation’s:

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Did you know...

Our last survey asked 325 people from our target audience some questions, those who registered for our Changemakers Youth Forum.

We gathered data to determined their demographic information and to understand their attitudes, challenges, needs, and the general trends among youth.

Here is a sneak peak of the results…

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Testimonials

“GiLE is a beacon of positive change and inclusivity. Their international youth engagement activities are not only inspiring but also fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among young people. The community-building events they spearhead have truly brought the Hungarian Innovation Hub at METU (Budapest Metropolitan University) to life. Their commitment to innovation is evident in every initiative they undertake, pushing boundaries and encouraging creative thinking.”

Dr. Péter Fáykiss

Associate Professor (METU)

Thoughts
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Opinions

“The GILE initiative is of particular importance because it deals with the future of education systems. I think we will have a paradigm change in education, based on a number of pillars such as ethics, diversity and an interdisciplinary approach that provides flexibility.”

Dr. András Szöllősi-Nagy

Professor (National University of Public Service)

“Mentorship programmes are a highly effective way to help students and young professionals develop both hard and soft skills in addition to their professional knowledge. This particular programme is especially well designed—it even includes mentoring for the mentors themselves, which is essential for improving the quality of guidance provided. What I’m especially proud of is that this mentorship programme was built from scratch. Over time, it has become finely tuned to the needs of students, thanks to participant feedback being actively considered. I highly recommend it to prospective mentors and mentees alike.”

Tamas Novak

Professor and Diplomat

The Changemakers Youth Forum is under the patronage of the Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO.

Become A Partner or Sponsor

We are searching for partners and sponsors!

The GiLE Foundation offers meaningful opportunities to collaborate to individuals, businesses, NGOs, decision makers, or any other stakeholder with a vested interest in youth, social innovation, and solving social and environmental challenges, in Hungary or abroad.

We provide the following benefits:

  • An opportunity to “invest” in youth.
  • A single access point to various youth networks.
  • Access to a talent pipeline.
  • Gain Brand visibility.
  • Provide CSR support for a youth-led social innovation project.
  • Participate in research activities to analyse emerging trends.

Contact us for more information: 

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communications[at]gilefoundation.org

[Previous] Social Responsibility Collaborations:

The GiLE Foundation has previously collaborated with partners with executive coaches, trainers and institutions to deliver (demo) skills development sessions.

This video is about our previous collaboration with Business Coach Ltd, a market-leading Hungarian business coaching and skills development company.

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Regulatory Information

Legal name: GILE Oktatási Alapítvány

Registered seat: 1066, Budapest, Teréz Körút 8

Tax number: 19239998-1-42

Court registration number: 01-01-0012919

Adult education registration number: B/2020/001454

Contact email: info[at]gilefoundation.org

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Track 2:

Diplomacy &
International Affairs

[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!

This track provides aspiring diplomats and those interested in international public servants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful career in international relations. Participants will engage in workshops on diplomatic protocol, cultural diplomacy, and science diplomacy, alongside visits to embassies and relevant international organisations. These activities offer hands-on experience and insights into diplomatic practices and international development, helping participants develop the necessary skills and network to excel within international organisations.

Aspiring diplomats – International relations enthusiasts interested in careers in diplomacy, international development, and global cooperation.

International public servants – Students and young professionals interested in pursuing a career at an international organisation like the United Nations, UNESCO, UNHCR, or UNICEF, for example, without necessarily wanting to be a diplomat (i.e.  remaining independent of any single nation’s government). Interests may include advancing global peace, international development, and human rights.

  • Embassies in Hungary
  • International organisations
  • EU agencies
  • United Nations headquarters in Vienna

Track 1:

Civil Society & Public Administration

[1] Find your track. [2] Join our online info session. [3] Apply!

This track equips aspiring public servants and NGO leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary for impactful community work. Participants will attend workshops on introduction to nonprofit management and civic engagement, effective altruism, social innovation, design thinking, community engagement, and fundraising. Additionally, visits to local NGOs and municipalities will provide practical insights into the functioning and challenges of civic organizations. This track aims to foster effective leadership and innovative thinking in addressing social issues.

(Aspiring) public servants – Students and young professionals who work, or aspire to work, in government departments or local municipalities in their country, and who seek to enhance their skills, network, effectiveness in public administration and ability to improve their communities.

(Aspiring) non-profit founders – Passionate individuals interested in creating and leading non-profit organisations focused on addressing social and environmental issues.

Young changemakers and community organisers – Young leaders dedicated to mobilising communities and fostering grassroots movements to drive social change. This includes environmental advocates committed to promoting sustainable practices and policies to combat environmental issues.

  • Local municipalities
  • Established NGOs
  • United Nations headquarters in Vienna

Events, Marketing & Communications

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Manage pre-event planning of events, including assisting with the promotions, logistics, and general management of events, workshops and training courses.
  • Liaise with (strategic) partners, youth networks and key contact persons where relevant.
  • Manage feedback loops and produce post-event evaluations and content to inform future events.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • High level of organisational skills
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexible, target-driven, and proactive.

The role consists of:

  • Launch and coordinate fundraising campaigns to support the projects and activities of the organisation.
  • Further develop an internal guideline document that briefly summarises our various types of fundraising techniques.
  • Perform risk management to minimize any risks related to fundraising.
  • Continuously explore creative ways to raise funds, including continuously searching
    for potential donors or fundraising partners.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Excellent communication and writing skills,
  • Excellent way of expressing ones thoughts, and having persuasive tactics.
  • Good written and research skills to prepare compelling concept notes to help generate funds.

The role consists of:

  • Assisting with the preparation, promotion and management of scientific conferences (hybrid).
  • Keeping in contact with speakers and presenters.
  • Managing and coordinating event logistics on the day of the event.
  • Producing post-event evaluations and feedback to inform future events.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • High level of organisational skills
  • Attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Time-management skills
  • Flexible, target-driven, and proactive.

The role consists of:

  • Assist with the development and constant review of the brand and marketing strategy.
  • Ensure that the organisation’s branding and artwork for all its activities and projects is
    consistent and appropriately aligned with the Brand Standards Guide.
  • Consistently promote the organisation, its projects and its activities in an effective
    and efficient manner, together with a team, through a unified brand voice.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Creativity; and attention to details;

Website, Developer &
IT-related roles

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Create custom web experiences with the latest web technologies.
  • Ensure that the website is appealing to the target audience and catches attention.
  • Design accessible web user interfaces (UI), enhance platforms with custom style sheets.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience with building visually appealing websites from the design standpoint.
  • Experience in using common CMS systems, like WordPress and Drupal.
  • Comfortable with CSS and preferably has a basic understanding of popular web technologies and frameworks.
  • High level understanding of web design concepts, UI principles
  • Basic experience in app UI design (for example the UI builder of Android Studio).

The role consists of:

  • Keep website fully functional at all times, inform colleagues of any expected downtime.
  • Deploy and update WordPress ecosystem components.
  • Make sure the site’s user interface is easily accessible for most users.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Thrives in the WordPress ecosystem, is aware of new trends and has a good command of the most popular web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript);
  • Has a UX-first mindset, is able to create modern and accessible wireframes/concepts and iterate fast on ideas;
  • Can develop complex webpages using Theme Builders like Elementor or Divi;
  • Has experience in creating webpages with WordPress, using plugins;
  • Is able to provide technical support to all users of the website(s).

Content Creation
& Design

The following roles are currently available:

The role consists of:

  • Produce written or verbal content that is clear and persuasive for our target audience for various platforms in a way that is consistent with our brand strategy and voice (articles, blogs, podcasts, newsletter texts, etc.).

  • Assist with the development of creative ideas and concepts for advertising, social
    media, or crowdfunding  campaigns.

  • Help drive brand consistency across all communication platforms

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience in copywriting for multiple social media campaigns.
  • Creative and curiosity.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate with team members.
  • High attention to details.
  • Creative copy writing experience an added bonus.

The role consists of:

  • Designing unique marketing material that’s aligned with the creative direction and overall brand of the foundation and its projects.
  • Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements where required.
  • Ensure that the overall branding and artwork is maintained appropriately and consistently across all platforms and for all marketing and promotion material.

 

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Demonstrable design experience across various platforms with design applications, software and technologies, such as Canva, Quark Xpress, InDesign or Illustrator, and photo-editing software such as Photoshop.
  • A keen eye for aesthetics and details;
  • Ability to translate campaigns into a visual creative direction

The role consists of:

  • Edit professional videos that are creative, engaging, and appropriately designed for our target audience.
  • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, however, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages.
  • creative mind and storytelling skills.

The role consists of:

  • Launch our TikTok platform, grow our audience, and maximise user engagement and growth goals with high performing content.
  • Developing creative video content from scratch/available content
  • Stay on top of recent platform trends and how they could be used to promote the organisation.

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Experience in making TikTok or short video content creation
  • Creative and curious.
  • High attention to details.

The role consists of:

  • Proof-read and correct documents and texts for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors
  • Verify factual correctness of information (e.g. dates and statistics).
  • Check and adjust text for style, readability, clarity and readability;

Location: This role can be done in Budapest (Hungary) or remotely, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. However, the candidate should have previous demonstrable experience.

Skills and requirements:

  • Familiarity with the proofreading techniques and tools;
  • Attention to details;