The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization established in 1991 to support democracy, a free market and human rights for Ukraine. The Foundation creates and sustains an exchange of information between the United States and Ukraine in order to build peace and prosperity. The Foundation is dedicated to strengthening U.S.-Ukraine relations and therefore the mutual objectives of both nations, advancing Ukraine as a cornerstone of regional stability and as a full partner in the community of nations. In supporting a free market for Ukraine, the Founation has supported economic development through projects, training and communications (newsletters, websites, social media) . The Foundation holds an annual international business conference which attaacts business, government and non-profit leaders in order to develop and improve business opportunties with the "Market of Ukraine."