Andrei is now living in exile, while his wife and son remain in Belarus. They will only be able to leave the country after the boy undergoes surgery, but the treatment is expensive. The family cannot afford it.
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Vadim* spent four years in a high-security colony on a high-profile political case. After his release, he is trying to rebuild his life while still under supervision. Without support, however, his large family risks coming under scrutiny from “social services.” He also needs medical care after imprisonment.
You probably remember actor Nikolai Stonka’s emotional video address “I Am Going Out” in November 2020, which he recorded after the killing of Raman Bandarenka. Years later, the Belarusian has found himself in a difficult situation due to depression and psychological problems. While therapy is ongoing, the man needs support.
Elena evacuated to Poland together with her family: her mother and two children. In exile, she faced difficulties with employment and housing costs, while her daughter also required treatment for a spinal condition. To consolidate the results of that treatment, the girl now needs paid rehabilitation, but the family’s savings have already been spent on medical care and rent.