We are the BGmedia team. This is the only independent regional outlet that continues to consistently report on the situation in Brest and the Brest region, calling things by their name and confronting the authorities with uncomfortable questions.
We are not in Belarus, but we are with Brest every day. Every day, we monitor what’s happening, stay in touch with locals, and write about what the official media stays silent on: broken roads, rusty water, trash and disorder in the courtyards, poor food in hospitals, a shortage of doctors, absurd decisions by officials (like fines for uncut grass), shameless displays of indifference, hypocrisy, and incompetence by authorities at all levels.
Tens of thousands of local residents read our articles. Millions of people in Belarus and around the world watch our videos. And the authorities are forced to respond. Our materials are a tool for change. A way to improve the lives of Belarusians, even under ongoing repression and pressure. In response to our publications, officials are not only forced to publicly justify themselves, but also to take action to address many of the issues we raise.
Our reporting is like a breath of fresh air in a fog of propaganda. And today, the air of truth and freedom is more needed than ever. Despite the fact that the Lukashenko regime has declared all our information channels (our website and 10 social media and messenger accounts) to be “extremist,” the number of our followers continues to grow. This means we are being read, we are trusted, and we are awaited.
Here are links to our channels:
Website: https://bgmedia.site
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgmediaclub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/609912862770711
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoBGLive/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@365bel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgmedia_365/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/365real.reels/
Odnoklassniki: https://ok.ru/group60180805976216
Telegram: https://t.me/BGazeta
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/bgmedia_site
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bgmedia_365
Read, watch, follow us if you haven’t already.
But there is a challenge: most of our readers live in Belarus and, for obvious reasons, cannot support us financially. That’s why we are turning to those who can and want to support independent regional journalism.
What are we fundraising for?
We are raising funds to pay salaries for five members of our small but highly effective team: four journalists and one video editor. These professionals work daily on regional issues. Thanks to them, we publish hard-hitting stories on our website and post timely videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok—videos that gather hundreds of thousands of views, spark public discussion, and most importantly, force the authorities to take notice of the problems. These are the people who turn signals from Belarusians into strong, honest, and visible content. And we truly want them to be able to continue this important work.
Every donation is a contribution to the truth!
If we stop speaking out, only propaganda will remain.
Fundraising Goal
€5000
All funds will go toward paying the salaries of our editorial team. There are currently seven people on our team. The funds raised will cover one month of salaries for 5 staff members.