Białystok's main Belarusian platform is under threat of closure and is asking for help
Hub Novaja Ziamlia in Białystok finds itself in a critical situation. If the necessary funds for rent are not collected by the end of June, the Hub will be forced to vacate its current premises. Its continued operation depends on community support.
Illustrative photo. Photo: Most
The Hub Novaja Ziamlia team is seeking a more sustainable solution and is negotiating with the city of Białystok for premises, the rent for which could be approximately three times cheaper. However, until such a solution is found, the Hub's continued operation depends on community support.
The "Novaja Ziamlia" space is a place where Belarusians in Białystok can find their own, receive support, get involved in public activities, and preserve Belarusian culture and language.
The Hub regularly hosts meetings, lectures, concerts, courses, classes for children and teenagers, as well as solidarity and mutual aid initiatives. Over a year and a half of the Hub's operation, more than 800 events have been held.
In fact, "Novaja Ziamlia" continues what is currently impossible or dangerous in Belarus: independent education, cultural and educational activities, support for political prisoners and their families, and the preservation of Belarusian identity and connections among Belarusians.
You can support Hub Novaja Ziamlia with a donation. Regular support is especially important – even small monthly contributions can help the Hub continue its work.