Dear Friends and Supporters of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,

We are living through an unprecedented time that challenged the health of all of us, impacting our families and the students and faculty of National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”.

While the university was closed for the entire academic year of the pandemic, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy rose to the challenge. The faculty and administration assisted their students, and the educational and research process continued in digital format. The response has been uplifting.

On behalf of the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, and as chairman of the board, my sincere gratitude to all the faculty members and administration, and to all donors whose support enabled a successful transition to a new year. Such donations and personal commitment will continue to change the lives of generations to come.

Our commitment at Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation is to support Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in its mission to prepare leaders for Ukraine through excellence in teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students, in an academic community that promotes ethical values and traditions of freedom and dignity of each individual.

As an agent of change, the university continues its role in leading reforms in higher education and promoting change that will sustain Ukraine’s national and territorial security through rule of law and economic growth as a European nation.

The funds that you as donors provide through your support have an impact on nearly every facet of university life, including scholarships, faculty fellowships, research, and facilities across the campus. In addition, if you leave a testamentary gift or an endowment, your gift will impact future generations in perpetuity.

Thanks to your support, the university has grown, programs and institutes are acclaimed for their excellence, and Kyiv-Mohyla Academy shapes generations dedicated to the values that will sustain Ukraine in the future as a European nation. Thank you for all your support.

Sincerely,

Yuriy Gorodnichenko, PhD

Chairman of the Board

As Ukraine continues to face extraordinary challenges brought by Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, the spirit of the Ukrainian people remains unbroken. Every day, we witness acts of courage, resilience, and determination — from soldiers defending freedom on the frontlines to students and educators rebuilding the intellectual and moral foundations of the nation.

At the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America (KMFA), we stand firmly with our partners at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA) as they continue their mission under the most difficult circumstances. The university — a symbol of independent thought and civic responsibility — remains a vital force in nurturing the next generation of Ukrainian leaders, innovators, and reformers.

Despite blackouts, displacement, and loss, NaUKMA students and faculty have not stopped teaching, learning, researching, and serving their communities. Through your support, the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation has been able to provide:

• Scholarships and emergency assistance for students and faculty affected by the war

• Support for academic programs that strengthen democratic governance, public policy, and civil society

• Investment in digital infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted education and research

• Partnerships that connect Ukrainian scholars and students with institutions around the world

These efforts are more than humanitarian; they are strategic. Education is Ukraine’s strongest line of defense for the future — ensuring that when peace comes, it will be sustained by leaders equipped with knowledge, integrity, and vision.

We invite you to continue standing with us. Your contributions to the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation directly strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to rebuild, reform, and lead. Together, we are investing not only in the survival of a university, but in the survival of the values that define Ukraine — freedom, dignity, and the pursuit of truth.

With gratitude and hope,

Marta Farion