About - Oleg Goretskyy Charitable Foundation

History Of The Foundation

They say people get engaged in charity because of their character and proactive civic engagement. The creation of "OLEG GORETSKYY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION" is an example of that.

Since January 2013, Oleg Goretskyy serves as a founder and executive partner of “Goretskyy and partners” law firm. From the very first years of business activity, he was involved in acts of charity and philanthropy, initiated and supported several dozens of social and cultural projects, first of all, those aimed at supporting children, orphans, students, young scientists, sportsmen, and Ukrainian servicemen.

Over the years, the firm was involved in the following activities:

Facilitating implementation of international academic programs

Scholarship contests for high school students

Supporting the “Young Scientist of the Year” contest

Financial assistance for football teams, supporting the Kyiv Lawyers League football tournament

Helping orphaned children, cooperating with a number of orphanages

Helping the Ukrainian servicemen

As the years went by, the number of good deeds kept growing. Therefore, “OLEG GORETSKYY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION” was created in 2020 to support the new projects, to help young people to believe in themselves, acknowledge their responsibility for the future, and obtain the necessary knowledge, as well as become actively engaged in the process of transformation of Ukraine.

The philanthropist Oleg Goretsky graduated from the Institute of the International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and obtained a Master degree in international private law, a degree as an executive assistant and an English language interpreter, a Bachelor degree in international relations (with honors). During studying, Oleg underwent on the job training at a Ukrainian civil organization “Ukrainian National Bar Association,” Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, Division of Consular Protection of Ukrainian Citizens and Legal Entities of the Consular Services Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. For a long time, he occupied the position of international law expert in a department of claim-related requirements of a private law firm.

In 2002–2006

Oleg studied at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts where he majored in Arts and obtained a Bachelor degree in musical arts.

In 2004–2006

he studied at the Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and was awarded the rank of Junior Lieutenant.

Since January 2013,

Oleg Goretskyy is a founder and executive partner of “Goretskyy and partners” law firm, specializing in proceedings in the fields of economic, civil, administrative, banking, family, international, customs law, and copyright law.

He is a member of the European Business Association, Kyiv region Attorneys Board, Ukrainian Bar Association, the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs, National Association of Mediators of Ukraine, etc.

In 2015,

Oleg entered Ph.D. program at Koretsky Institute of State and Law of National Academy of Science of Ukraine. In June 2019, he defended a Ph.D thesis on “Mediation in civil proceedings” in the specialty of “Civil Law and Civil Proceedings, Family Law, International Private Law” and obtained a degree of Ph.D. in Law.

Throughout 2017, we, the Goretskyy and Partners law firm, in cooperation with the International Cultural and Educational Agency (ICEA) and Ukrainian–American Association of College Educators have implemented yet another international academic program in the field of law for Ukrainian specialists. The specialists have discovered new prospects for participation in international projects by way of facilitating communication with international educational agencies. As early as in May 2018, the relevant meetings were held in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya (Japan) for the purpose of studying the functional characteristics of the Japanese legal system.

Oleg is a finalist and a winner of legal nominations of a number of national and international ratings. The founder’s achievements and his own legal business allow him to provide open consultations and charity assistance for those Ukrainians who need it and are in trouble because of the Russian aggression.

Mission Statement of Oleg Goretsky Charitable Foundation

To unite all progressive, gifted, passionate, and patriotic Ukrainians for joint systematic work for the good of our country.

Our purpose is to support engaging cultural, artistic, scientific, and educational projects TOGETHER. One of the most important aspects of the Foundation’s activity is providing support for those who are defending Ukraine from the invaders on the battlefield. TOGETHER we will build a New, Peaceful, Rich, and Flourishing Ukraine!

Our values

Helping our country 24/7

Openness and growth

Transparency, communication, and cooperation

A comprehensive approach to problem-solving

Efficiency and professionalism

We are aiming at the implementation of high-quality innovation projects by the Foundation’s team of professionals with the involvement of a wide range of partners.

Our team is open to anything new and is always ready to consider your ideas on social matters and to contribute to the most efficient implementation of such ideas.