{"id":1862,"date":"2019-08-13T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuf.lt\/fondo-ideja-ir-misija\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:11:53","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vuf.lt\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission, Vision & History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vilnius University Foundation<\/strong> is the first philanthropic university endowment fund in Lithuania, where supporters\u2019 donations become a long-term investment in the future of science. The funds accumulated in the fund are professionally invested<\/strong>, and the returns are used to support the scientific talents of Vilnius University.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, over \u20ac2 million<\/strong> has already been allocated to scholarships, awards, and research projects. The investment portfolio built through this philanthropy now exceeds \u20ac20 million<\/strong>, and every donation helps create sustainable support for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Mission & Vision<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

The Foundation is a key part of the Vilnius University ecosystem, helping to mobilize long-term financing to advance the University\u2019s mission, vision, and strategic goals<\/strong>. Donors\u2019 contributions to the fund become sustainable investments, enabling the University to strategically strengthen the quality of research and education, nurture talent, and enhance its international competitiveness<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The long-term vision is to build an endowment fund worth \u20ac1 billion<\/strong>, whose investment returns would significantly contribute to the progress of Vilnius University and elevate Lithuanian education and science to a new level of excellence<\/strong>. Every donor\u2019s contribution is a step toward achieving this ambitious vision.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Foundation\u2019s primary funding priority is scientific talent<\/strong>. As the fund\u2019s portfolio grows, donors\u2019 contributions help to:<\/span><\/p>\r\n