After a severe injury, a Belarusian man has been left bedridden and temporarily unable to work. Because of the terms of his employment contract, he did not receive insurance compensation, leaving his family with almost no income during his recovery.
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The girl has already undergone surgery and now faces several rounds of chemotherapy. The family needs support to cover medication, travel for treatment in another city, and rehabilitation.
Natalia, a former Belarusian language teacher now living in Georgia, was recently exploited by an employer who refused to pay her wages. She is seeking help to secure warm housing and care for the stray animals she has rescued.
Ilya was under political persecution in Belarus for many years as an activist of the “Young Front.” The pressure intensified in 2020, forcing him to leave for Poland. For years, he earned his living as a breakdance instructor, but a serious knee injury earlier this year left him without any income.
For exposing the identities of government officials and security officers, Pavel was sentenced to three and a half years in Penal Colony No. 22. Even after being forced to sign a pardon request, the authorities continued to pressure and monitor him upon release. Eventually, Pavel had to flee Belarus.
A Belarusian volunteer has been serving in Ukraine since 2023, including near Bakhmut, where he was wounded. He is now in Europe awaiting a decision on international protection. Until he receives a work permit, he needs support for housing and basic expenses.
A married couple relocated to the United States due to the threat of political persecution in Belarus. Unexpectedly, the wife was diagnosed with cancer and needs urgent support to cover the cost of treatment.
Sergey and Elena Khvostenok moved from Belarus to Poland with their two daughters 2.5 years ago due to political persecution. In exile, Sergey suddenly developed extremely high blood pressure, and doctors delivered shocking news — his kidneys had failed. To save her husband’s life, Elena made a courageous decision: to donate one of her own kidneys.
In 2020, Daria was detained for a day during the protests in Belarus. She managed to leave the country before a criminal case was opened against her. Now she is waiting for a decision on her political asylum application in the United States. To improve her chances, she hired a lawyer.