We are summing up the results of 2025 and would like to present them through key figures. They demonstrate the solidarity of Belarusians, the strength of our community, and our ability to act together. Shall we take a look?
Foundation News
September was a month of warmth and genuine solidarity—and it's all thanks to you!
Private fundraising
- Popular
- New
- Almost completed
Belarusian activist Viktoria Kutuzova fled the country after torture and threats by security forces. Today she lives in exile in Georgia and urgently needs support to restore her health and survive.
Viktoria* is currently in exile; her mother is the one preparing the care packages. Supporting her husband is expensive: despite her daughter’s help, the woman has fallen into debt. But care packages are essential – in detention the man has lost weight and suffered a severe case of COVID, so he needs medicine and warm clothing.
A civic activist from Homel hid in the forest to avoid arrest, ended up in a Slovak prison for his principled stance, was released, received international protection, and returned to Ukraine to resume his human rights and volunteer work. He urgently needs basic support for the initial period.
A Belarusian volunteer with the call sign “Minuta” fought on some of the toughest sections of the front as part of the “Volat” Battalion of the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment and was awarded for bravery. After completing his service, he ended up in the EU, where due to health and documentation issues his family has temporarily been left without any means of subsistence.
Dzmitry Paliyenka, a former political prisoner and activist of the anarchist movement, has found himself in a difficult situation after a serious hand fracture. He needs help to pay for treatment, medication, housing, and rehabilitation during a period of forced incapacity.
The day before yesterday my mother was connected to a ventilator and other life-support systems. But her brain damage is irreversible, and we now have only one path left. I don’t know how much time I have — maybe 5 minutes, maybe 5 days — while her body is still accepting oxygen.
A civic activist from Homel hid in the forest to avoid arrest, ended up in a Slovak prison for his principled stance, was released, received international protection, and returned to Ukraine to resume his human rights and volunteer work. He urgently needs basic support for the initial period.
A Belarusian volunteer with the call sign “Minuta” fought on some of the toughest sections of the front as part of the “Volat” Battalion of the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment and was awarded for bravery. After completing his service, he ended up in the EU, where due to health and documentation issues his family has temporarily been left without any means of subsistence.
Belarusian activist Viktoria Kutuzova fled the country after torture and threats by security forces. Today she lives in exile in Georgia and urgently needs support to restore her health and survive.
The day before yesterday my mother was connected to a ventilator and other life-support systems. But her brain damage is irreversible, and we now have only one path left. I don’t know how much time I have — maybe 5 minutes, maybe 5 days — while her body is still accepting oxygen.
The fact that Diana is a transgender woman left her with no chance for a safe life in Belarus. After violence by security forces, she fled the country and now needs support to obtain asylum, undergo PTSD treatment, and begin a full life in safety.
Natalia Makavetskaya worked as a teacher in Vitebsk. She lived an ordinary life and raised her children. In September 2020 she became the mother of a political prisoner, lost her job, hid from law enforcers and eventually was forced to emigrate. She is now in Poland, awaiting a decision on her status, and is in need of support.
Viktoria* is currently in exile; her mother is the one preparing the care packages. Supporting her husband is expensive: despite her daughter’s help, the woman has fallen into debt. But care packages are essential – in detention the man has lost weight and suffered a severe case of COVID, so he needs medicine and warm clothing.
Natalia Makavetskaya worked as a teacher in Vitebsk. She lived an ordinary life and raised her children. In September 2020 she became the mother of a political prisoner, lost her job, hid from law enforcers and eventually was forced to emigrate. She is now in Poland, awaiting a decision on her status, and is in need of support.
BYSOL fundraising
Until August 2020, we, like all Belarusians, were engaged in our own projects, but we couldn't stay away when the country was gripped by a wave of violence and lawlessness. Now we help those who suffered at the hands of the regime.
BYSOL supports released political prisoners and their families, people forced to leave the country, Belarusian volunteers in Ukraine, and initiatives that help Belarusians fight lawlessness in the country.
BYSOL is announcing a collection to equip squads of Belarussian volunteers who are fighting alongside Ukrainians against our common enemies, Putin and Lukashenko. Belarusians in territorial defense battalions have received weapons and ammunition, but there is a serious shortage of special equipment, protection and tactical medicine.
Thanks from the beneficiares
Thanks from the beneficiares
Initiatives
- Popular
- New
BGmedia is an independent regional media outlet that reports daily on the issues facing Brest and the Brest region, asking hard-hitting questions to those in power. The publication is raising funds to pay key staff members whose work helps bring the truth to tens of thousands of Belarusians, despite repression and pressure.
130 Territorial Defense Battalion needs your help. To further carry out the tasks of liberating and defending positions in the Kharkiv region, the fighters need to acquire three portable monocular night vision devices.
Belarusian volunteers are ready to take on a new challenge and participate in demining liberated territories so that civilians can return there.
The Telegram channel of the medical initiative «Белые халаты» tells about the real situation in the health care system in Belarus. The project team needs your support.
After persecution and being blocked in Belarus, the “Vitebsky Courier news” team continues to fight for the truth about their hometown. The project is now on the brink of closure – this fundraiser will help keep the newsroom running and launch new formats.
Anksčiau, prieš prasidedant karui, mes ginėme moterų teises bei kovojome su smurtu nukreiptu prieš moteris ir vaikus Ukrainoje. Dabar, prasidėjus karui, mes teikiame tikslinę pagalbą moterims iš pažeidžiamiausių socialinių grupių, įskaitant moteris su mažais vaikais, daugiavaikės moteris, vyresnio amžiaus moteris, moteris su negalia bei LBGTQ bendruomenės atstoves.
BGmedia is an independent regional media outlet that reports daily on the issues facing Brest and the Brest region, asking hard-hitting questions to those in power. The publication is raising funds to pay key staff members whose work helps bring the truth to tens of thousands of Belarusians, despite repression and pressure.
After persecution and being blocked in Belarus, the “Vitebsky Courier news” team continues to fight for the truth about their hometown. The project is now on the brink of closure – this fundraiser will help keep the newsroom running and launch new formats.
Belarusian volunteers are ready to take on a new challenge and participate in demining liberated territories so that civilians can return there.
The Telegram channel of the medical initiative «Белые халаты» tells about the real situation in the health care system in Belarus. The project team needs your support.
Anksčiau, prieš prasidedant karui, mes ginėme moterų teises bei kovojome su smurtu nukreiptu prieš moteris ir vaikus Ukrainoje. Dabar, prasidėjus karui, mes teikiame tikslinę pagalbą moterims iš pažeidžiamiausių socialinių grupių, įskaitant moteris su mažais vaikais, daugiavaikės moteris, vyresnio amžiaus moteris, moteris su negalia bei LBGTQ bendruomenės atstoves.
130 Territorial Defense Battalion needs your help. To further carry out the tasks of liberating and defending positions in the Kharkiv region, the fighters need to acquire three portable monocular night vision devices.
Fund´s statistics
As of August 14, 2025
- 2290 requests received help with evacuation
- 296 activist projects received assistance
- 1025 fundraising campaigns posted on the website
- 1361 dismissed people supported
- 38 vehicles transferred to help Ukraine
- 1387 political prisoners/released people received help
- 146 requests from volunteers and veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war supported
- 26097 hotline requests processed
Our partners
Featured in
