My name is Andrey Avsievich. In 2020, I participated in peaceful protests against election fraud in Belarus and was twice placed under administrative arrest. And in 2021 I was detained in a fabricated criminal case because of a comment on the Internet. The court accused me of “inciting social hatred,” and I was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months of imprisonment in a general regime colony.
In detention, they tried to make me admit guilt and say things I had not done. After my release in June 2024, I found myself under constant control of the authorities: regular police visits, night calls and searches, constant checks. I lived in fear of being detained again on yet another false charge.
In the end, I was forced to leave Belarus for Poland, saving my freedom. But I had to leave with literally only one backpack on my shoulders.
When I was detained, they confiscated my equipment — a laptop and a computer on which I was learning to work with 3D graphics. I ended up losing everything that helped me develop and move forward.
Now I am in Warsaw, trying to start my life from scratch. For this purpose I need help:
- to buy a laptop so that I can retrain in IT and find a stable job;
- for temporary housing until I get back on my feet;
- for clothes and basic things that I just don't have.
I want to become self-sufficient and continue to build my future despite everything I've been through. Any help you can give me is invaluable. Thank you for your support!
How much is needed?
€2100
€1200 — rent for 3 months,
€500 — computer for work,
€400 — clothes and other basic items