Dmitry was bullied and beaten because he is gay, and was later placed in a psychiatric hospital against his will. In July, he fled to Poland. He already has a work permit, but he cannot leave the refugee camp without help.
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Ales and Tatyana have been together for 25 years. They were detained on the same day and did not see each other for more than four years, but they never stopped loving each other. Now the family is finally together in Warsaw and is starting life from scratch.
A lawyer who had done everything he could to dodge military service and worked as a kindergarten teacher went to the Ukrainian embassy himself in 2022 to ask to be sent to the front. Now two vehicles used by Vladislav’s reconnaissance group have broken down, and they need to be repaired before winter.
Artur served six years behind bars and left for Poland to avoid receiving another prison sentence. While waiting for his documents, he seriously injured his hand at a temporary job. He now needs help with housing and food while he recovers and waits for a work permit.
Tatyana spent 301 days in a remand centre for delivering care packages to political prisoners, then fled Belarus by swimming across the Neman River. This year, her son was diagnosed with a tumour, and while she was paying for medical examinations, she accumulated debts.
Lev spent almost five years seeking protection in Georgia, but in September he was deported to Armenia straight from the migration office. His job and prepaid accommodation remained in Georgia. Now Lev is sorting out his documents, looking for work and asking for support during his first few months in a new country.
Denis served four years in a correctional facility. Now the athlete is awaiting a decision on his application for international protection in Poland and is still unable to work officially. He needs help with housing and food until he receives his status.
In May 2026, Alexei crossed the border into Lithuania illegally through a swamp to avoid being sent to a correctional facility. After his escape, he developed serious heart problems. He is now looking for a permanent job and asking for support until he can get back on his feet.
For helping political prisoners, this woman was herself sentenced to a lengthy prison term and a large fine. She first lost her husband, then her son. After these losses and her time in prison, her health deteriorated significantly, and deductions from her modest salary to pay off the fine have pushed her to the brink of poverty.