Belarusian Solidarity
| Беларуская салідарнасць Bělaruská solidarita | |
| Formation | October 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Organizing events, public lectures, educational programs, support for Belarusians, and interaction with local authorities |
| Headquarters | Brno, Czech Republic |
Region served | South Moravian Region |
Official language | Belarusian, Czech, English |
| Remarks | First registered Belarusian NGO in Brno. |
Belarusian Solidarity is a non-governmental organization based in Brno, Czech Republic. Founded on 17 October 2024, it is the first registered Belarusian NGO in Brno.[1]
History
Belarusian Solidarity was officially registered on 17 October 2024 in Brno, Czech Republic.[1]
Activities
The organization is involved in organizing public campaigns, lectures, and educational programs. It provides informational support to Belarusians in the South Moravian Region and cooperates with local Czech authorities. In 2025, activists of the NGO conducted a campaign regarding visa restrictions in the Czech Republic.[2] The organization also carries out initiatives to support Belarusian culture and the local community, including:
- Mova Nanova – Belarusian language courses for beginners and advanced learners.[3][4]
- Freedom Day (Dzień Voli) – Annual events held on 25 March in support of Belarusian democracy and independence.[5]
- Kalyady and Kupala – Traditional Belarusian folk festivals celebrated in a modern format.[6]
- Brno North (Brnenskaya poŭnač) – A cycle of Belarusian film screenings in local cinemas.
- Brno South (Brnenski poŭdzień) – Informal Belarusian language meetings.
Emblem
The organization uses an emblem featuring the "Pahonia" rider. The graphic version is based on the banner of Sigismund Korybut, which he carried during his campaign in Moravia in the 15th century.
References
- ^ a b Kurzy.cz. "Bělaruská solidarita, z. s., Brno IČO 22087222 - Obchodní rejstřík firem". rejstrik-firem.kurzy.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ "The Czech government will not lift restrictions on the issuance of visas to Belarusians". Euroradio.fm (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Mova Nanova in Brno, https://www.instagram.com/movananova.brno
- ^ "Uladzimir Arlov's new literary tour". Kamunikat.org (in Belarusian). Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ Diatelová, Irena N. (2023-03-27). "Běloruští studenti poděkovali za podporu Masarykovi i univerzitě". em.muni.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ^ "Budzma Belarusami! » Kalyady in Brno". budzma.org. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
External links
- Bělaruská solidarita, z. s. Registration data at Kurzy.cz