Lasso fund

[1][2][3][4] As a result, Greek-language schools for the Orthodox community as well as churches, pharmacies and hostels were opened in Korçë.

[7] According to article 2 of the fund's statute the primary objective of Lasso fund was: the upkeep of the common Schools in the city for the dissemination of Greek letters and enlightenment to all classes of citizens of both sexes, only from its interest, with the capital remaining untouched.Its harmonious management was presented as a basic duty of the community.

[8] In 1875, the "General Regulations of the Common Foundation of the Town Korytsa (Korçë)" were drafted and put into effect the next year.

According to the special regulations of the Lasso, the local schools were maintained exclusively by its interest, while only a part of the capital was given to solvent citizens in the form of interest-bearing loans.

[9] This initiative resulted in the increase of cultural activity in Korçë, especially in the foundation of Orthodox schools, as well the erection of other public welfare institutions such as churches, pharmacies and hostels.