The International Renaissance Foundation is one of the largest philantropic institution, aimed at fostering an open, participatory, pluralist society based on democratic values in Ukraine. It is part of the Open Society Foundations network, established by investor and philanthropist George Soros.
We support civil society efforts that advance the rights of vulnerable populations, combat corruption, improve public health, combat discrimination and promote access to justice in Ukraine. In 2014, the IRF has contributed to setting up the Strategic Advisory Groups to consult the government on strategic approaches to reforms.
Перша леді України, YES Annual Meeting 2022 “Ukraine: Defending all Our Freedom”
«Our mistake was to think that in the 20th Century the experiments of hate had gone away, but when you see what happened in Bucha it is clear that the darkness has not gone away. After Bucha you can not live the same life as before»