At the age of 81, he passed away, a well-known public figure, philanthropist, President of the International Institution “DISOP”, honorary Doctor of Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University, Professor
Emy Frants KAKELBERH.
Emy Kakelberh was highly respected in the world, and his worldwide recognition was confirmed by high awards and medals. Non-governmental organization «DISOP», headed by the professor, has organized a number of educational, scientific, cultural, environmental, and charitable projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America.
Emy Kakelberh was a founder and a member of many reputable international structures, non-governmental organizations, funds, whose activities were directed to the projects for development of human resources in poor countries.
To date, Belgian non-governmental organization «DISOP» has been cooperating with Drohobych University. It actively assists in setting up international cooperation among the University and European structures. With Emma Kakelberh’s support, a European Studies Center was organized at our university, and promising educational and scientific projects were founded.
We express our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, we share their sorrow. In mourning, we bend our heads low, praying for the peace of his soul.
With sincere sorrow and memory,
the administration and staff
of the University.