The BYSOL Foundation has announced a Christmas fundraiser for the children of political prisoners.
“The adult world has already done too much harm to these children: instilling anxiety, depriving them of familiar care, forcing them to endure separation from their closest loved ones. No child should have to face this. But we can show them that the adult world is not only cruel.
This fundraiser is meant to support the families of political prisoners and give each child a sign of care and hope. We accept applications from parents who have suffered from political persecution and from those currently caring for the children of political prisoners. Our goal is to raise 100 euros per child – to give these families the chance to create a real holiday atmosphere,” the foundation said.
BYSOL expects to receive more than 200 applications in total. Therefore, more than 20,000 euros need to be raised.
At the same time, the foundation is accepting applications. They will be open until 21 December. Each child under 16 will receive 100 euros.
Applications for assistance may be submitted by:
- families of political prisoners with children, where one or both parents have been in detention for at least three months (including those serving confinement in an open correctional facility, with or without transfer);
- former political prisoners with children;
- parents serving home confinement who are either disabled, retirees, or raising children under the age of three.
Applications are accepted from parents both inside Belarus and abroad.