Faith in Democracy Leadership Accelerator Hungary 2026

Faith in Democracy Leadership Accelerator Hungary 2026

Estimated Time: 30m
We are glad you are applying to the Faith in Democracy Leadership Accelerator Hungary!

Please formulate your responses as clearly and concisely as possible. The word limit for each question indicates the maximum length, not necessarily the ideal length.

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Question 1: You, your work, and your context
Please briefly introduce yourself and describe your current work or engagement*

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Please include, where relevant:
- what you do and in what context or institutions
  (e.g. community, faith institution, media, digital platforms)
- whether this work is full-time, part-time, or voluntary
- how faith, belief, or a religious tradition shapes your motivation or practice
- your faith tradition or background (if applicable)
- the audiences or communities you primarily work with or aim to reach
- how you see your work developing beyond 2026, even if only in broad terms
We understand “faith-rooted” broadly. There is no expectation of a specific denomination or theological position.
Question 2: Your role in 2026
During 2026, how do you see your role in countering religious nationalism and contributing to a stronger democratic culture in Hungary? You may describe concrete actions, initiatives, or forms of engagement you hope to pursue. You do not need to present a finished plan.*

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Question 3 – Your current role
How would you best describe your current role? (Select all that apply)*

Clergy / Pastor / Faith leaderCommunity OrganiserActivist / AdvocateJournalist / Media ProfessionalDigital Creator / Online ActivistAcademic / EducatorNGO ProfessionalOther
Please specify if you selected 'Other' for your current role
Question 4 – Understanding the challenge
Where do you see religious nationalism or the Christian right affecting democracy or public life in Hungary today? We are interested in concrete observations from your context.*

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Question 5: Your experience so far
Have you previously engaged—successfully or unsuccessfully—with issues related to religious nationalism, polarisation, or democratic backsliding? What has worked, and what has not? Both successes and setbacks are relevant.*

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Question 6 – What you want to strengthen?
What part of your work or engagement would you like to strengthen through the Faith in Democracy Leadership Accelerator? This could relate to skills, public voice, strategy, coordination with others, or navigating pressure and risk or anything else.*

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Final Questions:
Do you identify as part of a minority? (optional)
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Note on scholarships:

Applicants selected for the next stage will receive a short follow-up questionnaire regarding practical support and scholarships.
Admission to the accelerator is decided independently of financial support.
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Faith in Democracy Leadership Accelerator Hungary 2026

Question 1: You, your work, and your context

Question 2: Your role in 2026

Question 3 – Your current role

Question 4 – Understanding the challenge

Question 5: Your experience so far

Question 6 – What you want to strengthen?

Final Questions: