Protecting the Social Infrastructure of Democratic Resilience
INeedHelpBY supports families affected by political repression in Belarus — ensuring that those who stand for freedom know their families will not be left behind.
Who are we helping?
We help families of those who have been imprisoned, forced to flee, or lost their livelihoods because of political repression.
When repression strikes, it doesn't only affect individuals — it destabilizes entire families, leaving them without income, healthcare, and basic security.
Without support, people face an impossible choice: continue civic engagement or protect their families. Our work ensures that this choice does not have to be made.
How do we help?
We provide each family with a two-week supply of food, personal hygiene products, and household essentials — everything needed to keep daily life going.
How does INeedHelpBY work?
Families access our support through partner organizations — we do not accept direct applications. We work with 13 vetted partner organizations, three shelters, and a children's studio, which request assistance on behalf of the families they serve.
We currently support families in Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Georgia, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy.
$2.5M+
total amount of assistance
since 2020
7,300+
families received help through the project
since 2020
