Supporting Ukrainian Publishing Resilience and Recovery
This is a call to action to build a strong transnational community of publishers working together to match needs with resources
Our mission
Help strengthen the Ukrainian publishing sector to deliver on the educational, academic and cultural needs of Ukrainians. Through building global connections it aims to bring Ukraine to life for international readers.
Our Approach
Our structured approach includes connecting publishers to resources, offering training and workshops, and building a supportive network. Learn how we empower Ukrainian publishers to thrive in the global market.
Integration
We provide essential tools and resources to Ukrainian publishers, enabling them to meet European standards and join the global community of publishers.
Workshops and Training
Our workshops are designed to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring that publishers are well-equipped to navigate the challenges in the industry.
Research and awareness building
Conducting industry surveys and reports and advocating for Ukrainian publishers’ needs at the international level.
Access to resources
We facilitate access to professional memberships like ALPSP, AUP, internships and mentoring
A word from the founder
My Hungarian parents gave me the name Frances because for them it meant freedom. I came to understand what this meant for former communist countries when I worked for the Open Society Institute.
I visited Ukraine in the nineties where we funded the translation of over 1000 western classics in the Humanities and Social Sciences and supported the emergence of new independent publishers. Now Ukraine is fighting the battle for freedom for all of us. It is important that the global publishing community supports the aspirations of Ukrainian publishers standing shoulder to shoulder both during and after the war.
That is why I created SUPRR, now supported by a number of partners. Access to knowledge strengthens societies. Publishers play a crucial role in making this happen and they do so every day in Ukraine.
Frances Pinter
Artem Bidenko, Head of Ukrainian Publishers Association
“SUPRR's work goes beyond support — it's about strengthening Ukrainian publishing for the future. Through access to international networks, training resources, and advocacy at the global level, they are helping us meet both the immediate needs of our industry and Ukraine's longer-term cultural and educational goals.”
​Oleksandra Koval, Director, Ukrainian Book Institute
“The Ukrainian Book Institute was pleased to facilitate the survey by SUPRR and is looking forward to continued cooperation.”
Iryna Izarova, Chair, Ukrainian Regional Chapter of EASE
“Cooperation at all levels around journals as well as books will bring great benefits to Ukraine, especially as it moves to meeting EU requirements. I am very pleased to be working with SUPRR.”​