Returning to civilian life can be just as difficult for a volunteer as life on the front line. Belarusian volunteers need support to undergo medical examinations and rehabilitation, and to start their lives again from scratch.
Private fundraising
Oleg lost toes on his feet, and now walking causes him constant pain. He can work (and move around in general) only with the help of a cargo electric bicycle.
In December of last year, Dmitry’s health problems – caused by his time in prison – worsened. He is now unable to work full-time and is asking for support to avoid losing his home and means of subsistence.
After his release, Sergey* faced the threat of new criminal prosecution and fled to Poland. However, his family remains in Belarus. They need support to reunite.
A Belarusian woman was left alone with three minor children after her husband’s arrest. While he is in prison, the family cannot cope even with basic expenses.
My name is Darya*, and I took part in the 2020 protests. But the article under which I ended up behind bars was not political. When I arrived at the correctional facility, the law enforcers found photos of me from the protests, and the pressure began.
A Belarusian woman who left the country after 2020 has lost her job and is experiencing severe depression with self-harm. She urgently needs support for treatment and recovery.
“They suffocated me with a plastic bag until I lost consciousness” – Dmitry left Belarus due to the risk of a new prison term. Now he is in another country starting life from scratch and asking for help.
Yevgeny* took part in peaceful protests and helped repressed Belarusians. Because of this, he was sentenced to “home chemistry” under a political article. During his sentence, he had to perform hard labor, endure pressure from security forces, and bury his father.