Ukrainian Institute

The Ukrainian Institute is a public institution, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our mission is to strengthen Ukraine's international standing through the means of cultural diplomacy. The activities of the institution are to improve the understanding and perception of Ukraine in the world and to build its cultural relations with other countries. Established by the Government of Ukraine, the Institute commenced its work in 2018. In our daily work, we rely on values and principles. They are embedded in the activities of the Institute's Team, the project selection and implementation, communication with partners, internal policies, and work standards. Our values 🔸Responsibility. We make informed decisions and activities, we are conscious of their possible consequences. 🔸Openness. We act transparently, work in dialogue, share experiences, and provide feedback. 🔸Resilience. We adapt quickly to changes and are ready for the challenges. 🔸Professionalism. The future of cultural diplomacy depends on strong institutions, so we are building a strategically focused organisation with a professional Team. 🔸Great goal. Our goals are to create the common good and achieve it through the joint efforts of many people. Our principles 🔸We do not discriminate. We respect and support the diversity of world cultures, forms of self-expression and manifestations of human individuality. 🔸We do not tolerate corruption. We do not create individual benefit but the common good, and we are not guided by personal preferences. 🔸We do not support any political force. We defend the interests of the state, and not act in favour of specific political forces. 🔸We do not do propaganda. We do not manipulate human consciousness, we do not spread inaccurate, untrue, unverified information. 🔸We do not stop learning. We believe in constant self-improvement and learn from our own experience. We are open to dialogue and discussion. Join our team: ui.org.ua/vacancies