Ülevaade Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fundi (UCHF) loomisest ja võimalikest koostöösuundadest

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE FUND CONCEPT The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund (UCHF) is a multi-donor platform dedicated to protecting and restoring Ukraine’s cultural heritage and development of Ukrainian culture amid the devastation of war. VISION To preserve, restore, and promote Ukraine’s cultural heritage and culture as expressions of its identity, resilience, and democratic values, ensuring their renewal for future generations Through transparent, through international solidarity and national inclusive, and commitment. sustainable approaches, the Fund strengthens Ukraine’s MISSION UCHF mobilises international resources to cultural resilience protect, restore, and revitalise Ukraine’s cultural heritage damaged by war and develop Ukrainian culture. BACKGROUND AND ESTABLISHMENT FEBRUARY 2025 JUNE 2025 SEPTEMBER 2025 The initiative to establish A working seminar was A Memorandum of the Fund was announced held in Florence, bringing Understanding was in the Uzhhorod together 40 experts signed between the Declaration on from 15 countries. It Ministry of Culture and Strengthening the became an important Strategic Resilience of Ukraine’s milestone in shaping the Communications of Cultural Sector, Fund’s concept and Ukraine (MCSC) and the endorsed by 31 defining the first steps International Alliance for countries. toward its launch. the Protection of Heritage (ALIPH), marking the beginning of the Fund’s practical implementation phase. MAY 2025 JULY 2025 OCTOBER 2025 The European The Fund was UCHF is in the process Commission reaffirmed officially presented of being registered in that the preservation of during the Ukraine Brussels as a non- Ukraine’s cultural heritage Recovery Conference profit association with is a priority and presented (URC2025) in Rome. an international scope. a study by the European Expert Network on Culture (EENC). FUND’S KEY AREAS OF WORK CULTURE AND CULTURAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES HERITAGE Provide financial support for initiatives focused on the preservation, stabilisation, restoration, Promote and develop culture and rehabilitation, and sustainable use of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. creative industries in Ukraine as key drivers of innovation and resilience. Promote the digital transformation of heritage protection and restoration processes. Support capacity building and Engage international expertise and resources to accelerate recovery efforts. professional training for cultural sector professionals. Support the training and professional development of specialists in heritage protection, preservation, and restoration (including restorers, architects, curators, and related experts). Foster international cultural exchange and cooperation to enhance the global presence of Facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices between Ukrainian and international Ukrainian culture. professionals.  The ALIPH Foundation, together with the MCSC (represented by the Ukrainian Center for Cultural STRUCTURE Research, UCCR), are co-founders of a non-profit organization registered in Brussels. The co-founders have established transparency, accountability, and responsibility as the Fund’s core principles. MANAGING DIRECTOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY Approves strategy, budgets, and appoints Board members Heads the Fund’s Secretariat, manages its operational activities, and is responsible for the effective implementation of the Board’s Oversees operations, programs, and resources, including programs and decisions. Appointed through THE BOARD an open competitive selection process in representatives from founding members, Ukrainian accordance with principles of transparency authorities, and civil society and integrity. Scientific Committee Ethics and Governance Audit Committee Committee Conducts audits of the Provides the Fund with Oversees compliance with Fund’s activities and SECRETARIAT recommendations on scientific ethical standards and ensures compliance matters related to the selection with the Fund’s Ensures the day-to-day operations of the governance norms of the and evaluation of programs and standards. association, as well as the proper Fund. projects eligible for funding. implementation and evaluation of the Fund’s programs and projects. THE FUND OPERATES UNDER BELGIAN LAW AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH AN INTERNATIONAL SCOPE.  OUR NEXT STEPS PHASE 1 PHASE 1 PHASE 3 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2-Q4 2026 • Register the non-profit association (ASBL) in • Launch an open call for • Confirm composition of Brussels Managing Director Expert Boards • Interim Acting Manager launches the Fund • Complete organizational • Approve evaluation setup — Fund becomes fully methodology for project • Open a dedicated bank account in Brussels operational selection • Draft and approve by-law • Begin transition from ASBL → • Launch open calls for AISBL (international non- project proposals • Nominate Ukraine and ALIPH representatives to profit association) the Board • Evaluate and select first portfolio of projects • Appoint the Board of Directors