girls had their accommodation in the 'Castle of girls' and were not allowed to stand for election. One of the most important features of the life in Gaudiopolis was work for the community. The citizens had to get acquainted with different professional fields in proper workshops. Everyone needed to contribute to the efforts in solving the problems which emerged in the common life of the whole community. The main problems faced by Gaudiopolis were the lack of funds and food for the children, leading them to unanimously add an amendment to the constitution allowing theft in situations of need. With Pastor Sztehlo's intervention, they received some money from the provisional Hungarian government and in 1946 they were granted aid from the Red Cross. In March 1946, an insurrection was staged by the 12-to-16-year-olds, due to their perceived lack of representation and participation in government. Prime Minister Keveházi resigned and, following an electoral campaign, a new government was elected representing children from all age groups. Conscious of the perils of boredom, and in order to distract the children from their memories of pain and suffering, regular activities were organised – dancing, movies and lectures by prominent members of adult society, such as writers, theatre directors and doctors. In 1950 or 1951, under the Stalinist regime of Mátyás Rákosi, the children's home was nationalised and the Gaudiopolis project abandoned. Many of the citizens of Gaudiopolis went on to lead successful and distinguished lives, becoming scientists, doctors, lawyers, pastors and businessmen. They include the Nobel laureate for Chemistry George Olah and the London-based writer and journalist Mátyás Sárközi. Former residents of Gaudiopolis still meet annually to commemorate their past and pay homage to the tomb of Pastor Sztehlo. References Bibliography 1945 establishments in Hungary 1950 disestablishments in Hungary History of Budapest Hungary in World War II Jewish organisations based in Hungary