Lech Wałęsa Institute Information

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.