After four years in detention for helping Belarusians, I was able to leave the country and take my family abroad, and now we need your support.
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Sergey and Elena Khvostenok moved from Belarus to Poland with their two daughters 2.5 years ago due to political persecution. In exile, Sergey suddenly developed extremely high blood pressure, and doctors delivered shocking news — his kidneys had failed. To save her husband’s life, Elena made a courageous decision: to donate one of her own kidneys.
Belarusian journalist Alena Dubovik, a single mother of three living in Lithuania, is facing an expensive court case due to a dispute with her former landlord. She needs support to defend herself and avoid falling into debt.
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.
An actor who was forced to leave Belarus after sentencing is now awaiting work authorization and urgently needs support while he is unable to earn a living.
After spending a year and a half in prison, Pinsk resident Vladislav Navarich was forced to leave Belarus. He is now awaiting a decision on international protection and needs support to cover rent, medical care, and basic living expenses during his first months of freedom.
A Belarusian volunteer medic evacuated wounded soldiers from the front line. After a serious injury and surgery, he was left without income. €550 is needed to cover rehabilitation and support his family for 4–6 weeks.
Ilya was under political persecution in Belarus for many years as an activist of the “Young Front.” The pressure intensified in 2020, forcing him to leave for Poland. For years, he earned his living as a breakdance instructor, but a serious knee injury earlier this year left him without any income.
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.