About the Fund

Ivan Franko International Fund was created in June 2015. International Fund is a non-governmental charitable organization.

The Fund aims to support the development of Ukrainian studies and social sciences, promotion and popularization of scientific and creative heritage of Ivan Franko.

The primary and the main objective of the Fund is establishment and implementation of Ivan Franko International Prize and promotion of its international recognition. International Prize will be awarded in two nominations: “for contribution to the development of Ukrainian studies”, “for significant personal contribution to the development of social sciences.”

Roland Franko, the grandson of Ivan Franko, is the initiator of creation of the Fund.



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