In 2020, Maria* took part in protests and joined a strike. Today the woman is in desperation: as a former political prisoner, it is difficult for her to find a well-paid job, money is not enough, and she has a child whom Maria is raising on her own.
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Georgy is a blind fourth-year student at the European Humanities University (EHU). Due to the loss of his grant, he may lose the opportunity to continue his studies. This fundraiser is a chance for Georgy to finish his education and receive his diploma.
Orthodox priest and founder of Christian Vision, Alexander Shramko, is asking for support for his six-year-old grandson Matvei, who has a severe form of autism.
There are currently problems at the enterprise where Viktar* works. Because of this, the Belarusian’s financial situation is not good, and the amount of the fine is quite significant for him.
A married couple relocated to the United States due to the threat of political persecution in Belarus. Unexpectedly, the wife was diagnosed with cancer and needs urgent support to cover the cost of treatment.
Konstantin* worked for many years in the petrochemical industry. It was a stable job and a predictable future that came to an end after the 2020 elections. Today, the man cannot leave Belarus and cannot find employment because he did not stay on the sidelines.
The entire family of our heroine has been affected by political repression. She herself has already served her sentence, while her relatives remain in the hands of the regime. Her sister is fighting cancer while under “home confinement,” her brother is serving a prison term, and the woman herself is struggling through exile together with her niece.*
When the man was released from a penal colony, his mother was already seriously ill. He moved in with her and took care of her, but she lived less than a year and passed away in her son’s arms.
In February last year, artist and activist Violetta Maishuk finally received a residence permit in Slovakia and found a job. Life began to stabilize – but pregnancy changed everything. She was dismissed and is now left without savings or the ability to work. I am an artist from Petrikov; I lived in Gomel. In 2020, I joined t