Tudás Alapítvány

The Tudás Alapítvány (Foundation of Knowledge) was formed in 1994. Its objectives are:

• to support young artists and their art exhibitions,
• to support lecturers and researchers,
• to support book and journal publishing,
• to release various publications,
• to organise scientific and cultural conferences,
• to cultivate cultural contacts between European nations,
• to present and support Hungarian culture abroad,
• to support the studies of talented students.

Within the general objectives listed above the foundation gives special attention to

• the improvement of the competitiveness of lecturers and researchers working in the field of economy or agriculture and that of the college or university students taking part in education related to these fields and also the farmers concerned; the foundation wishes to achieve this through imparting up-to-date knowledge about economy, agriculture, environmental protection, rural development etc.;
• the preservation of natural and cultural values,
• the growth of cultural values by supporting new works of art (such as: statues, paintings, books, theatre performances, literature, music etc.),
• the preservation of historical traditions,
• the support of the discovery, preservation and study of folk art and folk culture;
• teaching the healthy way of life and the healthy attitude to life.