We work for a world where every woman can live a full life, realize her dreams, thrive according to her abilities, and maintain her integrity under all circumstances. Our vision is a society in which women and men advocate for equality and equal opportunities in all spheres of life, because they recognize it is key to everyone’s wellbeing.
Kata Keveházi
Leader of the foundation, economist, mentor
Kata, drawing on her background in HR management, journalism, marketing, and public relations, founded the organisation. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her commitment and expertise as a consultant, trainer, organizational developer, researcher, project and campaign manager, network organizer, and policy advisor. In addition to her professional work promoting women’s empowerment, she has for some time been passionate about facilitating individual and collective healing through a deeper understanding of individual life journeys. Turning points in her own life and the stories of the people she has encountered have opened new paths for her. She believes and has experienced that connections are never coincidental–every encounter is a lesson, and every new path is an opportunity to get closer to ourselves and our inner truth. As a reincarnation guide, she helps her clients understand the deeper connections between the events of their lives, let go of the burdens of the past, and shape their future more consciously. In her work, she combines her spiritual and social knowledge, as she is convinced that individual healing and fulfilment play a key role in strengthening communities and shaping society. “Driven by my unwavering sense of justice, my curiosity, and my determination to take action–in every sphere of life–I work so that we, as women living in the 21st century, at every age and in every life situation, can strive–free from prejudice, consciously, and courageously–to find our best selves, embrace our changes, and live out our inner strength. This is what enables us to be capable and ready to take responsibility for our communities and the shaping of humanity’s destiny–for the sake of balance in the present and security in the future, and to create true well-being.” Combining the roles of shaping society and shaping individual destinies is not only a professional challenge but also a personal mission. Kata believes that everyone has the capacity for change, and that understanding, accepting, and letting go of our past is an essential step toward inner freedom and genuine growth.
Éva Fazekas
Job-seeker consultant, author of the JobAngel job seeker blog
As her full time job, she has been working for multinational companies in the IT sector for 20 years. As an expert well-versed in labour market trends, job search strategies, and HR issues, she actively participates in the Jól-Lét Foundation’s work supporting women. “Women already possess everything necessary for financial independence: they have the education, knowledge, willingness, and routines needed to build a career–and with it, overall security. Now, we “only” need to broaden society’s perspective regarding women’s career-building aspirations and opportunities. For example, we must dispel the common belief that a career-building woman will not “perform” adequately as a mother–a woman who can create her own security can also provide security for her child as a mother. Women’s existential freedom is particularly important in today’s economic and social environment because it also places a significant burden on men when they are forced into the role of sole breadwinners. It is undeniable that existential security is necessary for social well-being–especially for mental resilience. The result could be a society in which women, men, and children alike thrive and are able to handle change with sufficient resilience. And for the economy, all of this is nothing but a benefit: the key to progress lies in harnessing the potential inherent in women for the benefit of us all.”
Kinga Kánya
Sociologist, equal opportunities expert
Kinga Kánya is a sociologist who, since 2002, has been working in the domestic and international civil society sector on equal opportunity and cooperative community development initiatives, and women’s equal opportunity and advocacy programs, focusing primarily on issues affecting groups impacted by social problems and systemic inequalities at the intersection of various policy areas. Our external expert is the president of the Napfogyatkozás Association, which supports those in mourning, and researches the transformed social functions and community practices of grief: “I believe that a network of women’s communities helping one another is capable of taking active steps to advance their own interests and create equal opportunities.”
Ágnes Leichtman
executive coach, literary therapist
After nearly a decade in management, Ági turned her attention to leadership development. “A leader is someone who represents people or causes and works passionately in their chosen field. We can become authentic leaders in our own ways. And this is true regardless of gender. It requires awareness, accountability, and the ability to shift perspectives.” As a coach, she addresses not only leadership issues but also marketing topics and personal brand building. Supporting women leaders and the issue of gender equality are among her main areas of focus. Thanks to her Gestalt background, she works with the power of presence in the “here and now,” and as a Jungian coach and literary therapist, she works with the power of symbols and the unconscious.
Dr. Mariann Rózsáné Lupkovics
Labor lawyer
Mariann has been intensively involved in labour law issues since 1980 since then, she has worked for and with labour unions and continues to do so today. Over the course of her long career, she has explored nearly every area of law (except criminal law), driven by the nature of the cases and her clients: “I have always been concerned with human rights, particularly civil liberties, the major issues of equal opportunity, and the legal and other avenues available to minorities and the vulnerable for expressing and protecting their interests. I remained in the union as a lawyer to help workers through the tools of the law, and that is why I very quickly took the side of women’s equality, to provide legal support and give a voice to women rightfully demanding equal rights. During this struggle–because, let’s be honest, we still must fight for women’s equal opportunities today–I got to know the Jól-Lét Foundation and its representatives. I was deeply impressed by how they have covered every aspect of women’s employment and how, for so many years, they have persistently and uncompromisingly represented and continue to represent women’s interests. I like that they approach specific aspects of women’s lives in an unconventional way, that they raise fundamental questions and seek–and most often find–important answers and solutions to them.”
Krisztián Wolf
Media and Marketing Expert
He has worked in strategic marketing planning for large corporations (BBCHW), internal communications development in the public sector (Semmelweis University), and science communication and marketing (HUNSCAN). Over the past 10 years, he has been involved in launching and operating several startups, handling business development, founding member, and marketing planning tasks, and has also participated pro bono in several business rescue and women’s empowerment initiatives and projects. He is one of the hosts of the Ring Podcast and Ring Meetup. “Achieving gender equality is one of the most urgent tasks. It is essential for economic prosperity, boosts our country’s GDP, and brings new, fresh, and innovative solutions to the economy, education, and the exploration of new fields. Our society will be safer and healthier if it values women and men equally. But most importantly, gender equality is not an option, but a human right. Upholding and expecting it is not a matter of choice, but a duty.”
