CIGLE FÉ-SZEK Social Cooperative is a Hungarian community-based organization committed to creating social and environmental value through sustainable, locally driven initiatives. Our work focuses on supporting small local producers, developing community gardens, promoting sustainable agriculture and local food systems, and organizing educational and awareness-raising programs.
We were founded on the belief that a resilient and fair local economy must serve both people and the planet — ensuring dignified living conditions for community members while preserving natural resources for future generations.
Our current goal is to develop a sectoral training and development center based on a cluster model, which connects local stakeholders — producers, educators, and community actors — in a cooperative framework to strengthen regional sustainability and innovation.
Shared values and vision
The core principles of Doughnut Economics — balancing social foundations with ecological ceilings — perfectly align with our mission. Joining DEAL would help us deepen our understanding and practical application of these principles in our local projects and community development work.
Learning and knowledge exchange
We believe that the tools, frameworks, and learning opportunities offered by DEAL would help us strengthen our initiatives and assess their real social and environmental impact. We see great value in learning from other members’ experiences and sharing our own.
Networking and collaboration
Becoming part of the DEAL community would allow us to connect with like-minded organizations and practitioners around the world. Through collaboration, we hope to co-create solutions that are both locally relevant and globally significant.
Applying global ideas locally
Our aim is not only to embrace the Doughnut framework conceptually but also to implement it in practice — through community farming, circular local economies, educational programs, and participatory local development. We believe that building “local doughnuts” is a key step toward systemic change.
