Hello, dear Belarusians!
I cannot give my name for fear of attracting attention to myself and my relatives. I and my family are in Belarus now. I have recently been released from the colony, and I have a big request to you!
All my years in prison my parents supported me with letters and transfers. And they suffered a lot from separation and fear for me. Blamed themselves for not stopping and dissuading me from going to the peaceful protest. I really want to do something to ease their emotional trauma. It seems to me that giving them the gift of a trip to Europe would make up for their heartache a bit. It might not be the best way, but it would be very rewarding and educational for them. They will be able to see the world outside of the neighborhood they hardly ever leave. Will get the positive emotions that my parents have been sorely lacking lately.
In 2020, I went to the regional city to protest against the cheating of the authorities in the elections and violence against protesters. I realized that my voice would be heard when there were many of us, so I went without hesitation. And it was impossible to keep silent when such things were happening in our country!
My parents did not approve of my step, they warned me that there could be serious consequences. But I couldn't do otherwise. I believed in change, and I thought it was important to participate in what was happening then. Two weeks after the marches, I was detained for participating in the protests and sentenced to several years in a penal colony.
Those years were not easy for me. But it was even harder for my emotional parents. It was hard for them to accept the long sentence I was given. On calls from the colony, I often saw my mother crying, and half the conversation was spent trying to calm her down. I felt guilty in front of my parents, but I could not do otherwise. I hope you understand.
I'm recently released, I'm trying to find a job and get my life together. I am doing everything in my power to make up for the attention and help to my parents that was lost. But I can't save up for a trip to Europe on my own yet.
I will be very thankful and grateful to all those who will help me to give a gift to my parents to send them on a trip! I hope that a pleasant and unforgettable experience will cover some of the grief they have suffered over the years.
How much is needed?
€1700 — two tickets, visas, excursions and medical insurance