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For Volnyja

Life after release. You are not alone.

We will help you return to a full life in society, and we will support your loved ones.

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Free of charge. Wherever you are.

Step by step

Your path to support

From the first form to someone by your side.

  1. Tell us about yourself

    Fill in the Get help form.

  2. Verification

    We confirm your identity with documents.

  3. A talk with a psychologist

    Talk through your needs and expectations.

  4. Meeting your mentor

    Meet the person who will help you.

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Someone by your side

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

We match each mentor with one of the Volnyja individually, around your needs and background.

Your mentor will help you find the information you need, get support and, step by step, build a new life.

What we can help with

  • Psychological assistanceSessions with psychologists to regain footing after imprisonment.
  • Legal consultationsHelp with documents, status and applications — in Belarus and abroad.
  • Medical assistanceA route to doctors, check-ups and treatment after release.
  • Educational assistanceCourses, study and support in resuming an interrupted education.
  • Employment assistanceJob search, CVs and introductions to employers.
  • Socio-cultural assistanceCommunity, events and cultural life in a new place.
  • AdaptationA mentor at your side through every step of a new life.
  • Material assistanceSupport through the first, hardest months after release.
  • Humanitarian aidEveryday essentials — through us and partner initiatives.

45 minutes · online · free

One-to-one consultations with experts for the Volnyja

The Volnyja can get free consultations with lawyers, HR specialists, accountants, coaches, IT specialists, business consultants and many others.

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In the words of those we help

«I can tell my mentor much more than even my family. I know it will remain between us, and that I will be understood and supported.»
Inha, Volnaja
«When you find yourself free, a sea of information falls on you. My mentor helped me find only what I needed, focus, and build a step-by-step path to a normal life.»
Zmicier, Volny
«Here I first found the emotional support that was absent during imprisonment. I know I can talk to my mentor about my feelings, that I have the right to feel them, and that I will receive support in return.»
A Volny, anonymously

You can take the first step today.

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