Our Mission

The “Lech Wałęsa Institute” Foundation is an apolitical non-profit non-governmental organization founded by President Lech Wałęsa in December 1995 as the first such institution in Poland. It has been focusing on the following goals:

• to protect national heritage, the tradition of independence and solidarity,
• to record the life and activity of Lech Wałęsa,
• to carry out research and studies in the most recent history of Poland, this including mainly social movements and concepts of modern patriotism,
• to promote a positive image of Poland and the Poles abroad,
• to advocate clear and transparent rules in politics and public activity,
• to support the state decentralization process and development of various forms of local governments,
• to promote dialogue between different cultures and different religions,
• to support young people in acquiring the highest possible education,
• to protect  human rights and  support democracy process in societies.