Sára in Budapest

During my ESC volunteering project, I spent two months in Budapest at “A Végtaghiányos Gyermekekért Alapítvány”. As part of the project, I helped with different tasks supporting the work of the foundation, but my main task was volunteering at two camps: a family camp and a summer camp organized for children and their siblings. During this time, I learned a lot. 

One of the most important parts of this experience was definitely the people I met. Working with people with limb differences showed me that a physical disability does not define someone’s life. I met amazing people who taught me a lot about independence, positivity, and seeing things from a different perspective.

Of course, this experience also had its challenges. Living on my own was not always easy. Even though I am Hungarian and Budapest was not completely unfamiliar to me, there were still moments when I felt lonely or unsure. Slowly, I learned how to handle these situations, trust myself more, and accept that it is okay not to be perfect.

During my time in Budapest, I also realized that history and culture are not just things I enjoy, they are something I truly love and want to keep exploring in the future.