At the time that I was formulating the principles of my Foundation, I attempted to look toward the future in redefining the traditional Ukrainian viewpoint.  Ukrainians have always constituted part of the world's working class, and the world (through taxes) has always profited from their labor.  The time has come for Ukrainians to break out of the mould of hired workers and passive consumers of information to become equal partners in the process of global development and active shapers of international public opinion.

We must attain influential positions throughout the world, which is impossible without a proper education. We must also provide the world with objective information about Ukraine's past and present through the establishment of high-level scholarly programs in Ukrainian studies.  This information will determine the world's attitude toward us. A generous and intelligent financial investment strategy is necessary for the realization of these objectives.

Petro Jacyk