A former political prisoner in exile is asking for urgent support to complete his studies and secure stable employment.
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My name is Yury Averkov. I am 54 years old. I am a former political prisoner, and I now live in Warsaw. I never prepared for exile or imagined that I would have to start my life over in another country. I was simply forced out of Belarus without my belongings or any money. With my long list of health conditions, I have been unable to find work and am now asking for support.
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.
After I was expelled from Belarus together with a group of political prisoners in December 2025, I tried to rebuild my life from scratch. But this spring, an injury set me back, and now I need support.
Alexander Kravchuk from Kobryn is 57 years old. After arrest, a correctional facility, and deportation from Belarus, he and his daughter were left without means of subsistence. Alexander urgently needs a leg prosthesis replacement, as well as money to live on.
Anna is 50 years old. She was an associate professor, headed a university department, and worked on projects aimed at making Belarusian cities better. But in 2023, she was arrested when she returned home to visit her mother.
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.
The family is now in Poland with no means of supporting themselves. They are waiting for a decision on their international protection application, are not allowed to work, and will soon lose their temporary accommodation.