04.01.2021
Seoses kriisiga Valgevenes ja Eesti osalemisega EL-i idapartnerluse programmis on Arengukoostöö Ümarlaud koos oma liikmete ja Valgevene vabakonna esindajaga pakkunud Eesti Välisministeeriumile välja kahetasandilise lähenemise ehk võimaldada nii ASAP ehk kriisile reageerivad arengukoostöö projekte kui ka pikema perspektiiviga koostööd (vabakonna pidev arendamine).
Estonian support is very important for Belarusians now. I would like to say that we have launched several crowdfunding campaigns that collect donations for 1. Medical and legal assistance and payment of court fees to victims. 2. There is a separate collection for long-term medical care incl. the mental health. and 3. It is a social support fund for those who have lost their jobs due to the strike.
The last fund does not receive as much support as the previous two, a lot of money has already been collected for first aid. But to support the workers is now the first thing that everyone is talking about and considers it important to do, this would help to increase the activity of workers who play a very important role in the decision-making process. I consulted with colleagues from NGOs, they support my opinion. And they offer to redirect the entire amount to support workers in need. This can be done through the Solidarity Fund and direct assistance to NGOs representing trade unions:
* The Belarusian Independent Union of Radio Electronics Workers (REP) https://en.praca-by.info/about-rep/
* Trade Union Association “Belarusian Congress Of Democratic Trade Unions” (BKDP) http://www.bkdp.org/home/2/
It is also not clear yet how we will resolve the situation, the third sector is now taking a wait-and-see position, we don’t know the concrete operational needs right now, it depends on the situation we win or not, and everything develops into a long-playing mode or will go quickly. According to the current legislation, the NGO sector generally has big problems with the existence and registration of projects.
Another important point is visa support and facilitation of obtaining residence for Belarusians in Estonia. This item can help to assist activists who may be at risk in the country due to their activities, but not willing to refuse the presidentship.


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