A Belarusian journalist left for Lithuania because of the risk of criminal prosecution. He is currently unable to find work in his profession and is asking for support to cover housing, daily expenses, and food.
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Sergey Rudzenkov was imprisoned in November 2022. After his release in December 2025, he was taken to Ukraine and is now rebuilding his life in Lithuania. Recently, his family was finally able to join him there.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that on July 19, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, Belarusian journalist and writer Sviatlana Kurs, best known by her literary pen name Eva Viežnaviec, passed away.
Elena Fomina lives in Poland with her son. Although he is now an adult, he has had a disability since childhood and requires constant care. Elena has lost her stable job, takes on occasional work, and looks after her son full-time. She needs support to continue his treatment, keep their home, and overcome their financial crisis.
A Belarusian man broke his leg and is asking for support because he is unable to work and has spent all of his savings on medical treatment and rent.
A former political prisoner in exile is asking for urgent support to complete his studies and secure stable employment.
Yelena and Sergey Movshuk were convicted for participating in the protests in Pinsk: the couple threw sticks in the direction of OMON officers. They were recognized as political prisoners and later expelled from the country. The couple are now facing health problems. Their children also remain in Belarus. They want to bring them to Lithuania and are asking for support.
Anna is 46 years old. She has three children. For making donations, she was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. She went through a remand centre and Correctional Facility No. 4 in Homiel, and in December 2025 she was among the political prisoners who, after their release, were taken from Belarus to Poland
Valeria is the widow of a Belarusian volunteer who was killed defending Ukraine and the mother of three children. After her husband's death, the entire responsibility for the family fell on her shoulders. Although she is working, her income barely covers food and everyday expenses. The family urgently needs support.