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Budapest, December 18, 2004 13:45

More than 400 non-governmental organizations receive free ADSL access for one year under Matáv's corporate social responsibility program called "Matáv gives back". The non-governmental organizations were selected through applications managed by the Non-profit Information and Training Center (NIOK). The aid is worth almost HUF 130,000 for each organization, which means that Matáv Group is contributing more than HUF 50 million to the operation of non-governmental organizations.

In November 2004 Matáv invited applications with the involvement of NIOK with the objective of developing the infrastructure of non-governmental organizations and improving their communication possibilities. Organizations not yet having an ADSL line could apply. Matáv's aid helps the organizations to perform their tasks more efficiently since with the broadband internet access they can perform their activity at higher standard, publicize it to a wider scope of people and have fast access to the information needed by the organizations.

Winners were selected by NIOK experts from almost 700 non-governmental organizations (foundations, associations) on the basis of thorough analysis of the applications submitted. A wide range of organizations are receiving the aid: from small local voluntary associations to large foundations dealing with national problems. The aid is worth almost HUF 130,000 for each organization, which means that Matáv Group is contributing more than HUF 50 million to the operation of non-governmental organizations. The aid is expected to be provided to the organizations before the end of this year since connection of lines has already started.

The list of winning applicants and further information about the Hungarian non-profit sector is available at www.nonprofit.hu.