Who we are
We are a registered organization that represents the interests of Belarusians in Wrocław. Mutual assistance, integration and adaptation of Belarusians, preservation of national culture, informing the public about events in Belarus – this is just a small list of what we do on a daily basis.
Our mission
We are creating an open, strong and influential diaspora of Belarusians from Wrocław and Lower Silesia.
What we do
- We inspire and support the Belarusians of Lower Silesia in their efforts to develop contacts and strengthen cooperation with the local Belarusian and Polish communities, as well as to integrate into Polish society.
- We preserve and spread folk traditions, contribute to the formation and development of the national consciousness of Belarusians.
- We inform the Polish and European society about the problems related to the violation of the rights and freedoms of Belarusians, as well as about the situation in Belarus.
Our values
Belarusianness – we are deeply aware of the great value of culture, language, history and traditions for the formation and liberation of our Belarusian people. Therefore, we strive to support and strengthen the Belarusian identity, expand knowledge about history and cultural heritage, promote and use the Belarusian language.
Solidarity is about unity and supporting each other. We all mutually strive to help in difficult life situations, to support those who need help.
Democracy – for us, every person has the right to participate in the life of the organization and decision-making, as well as to express their views and criticism. Decisions are never made alone, on the contrary, we try to involve as wide a circle as possible in this process.
Human rights means that unity and universality of rights for every person is essential for us, regardless of any criteria. The rights of each of us, such as freedom, security, non-discrimination, justice, etc. must be preserved, always and under all circumstances.
Volunteering is about the voluntary desire to share one’s time, energy, skills for the benefit of the organization without necessarily receiving financial compensation. We value and recognize the role that volunteers play in supporting our initiatives and the development of the organization as a whole.
History (not the whole)
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March 23, 2021 – Official registration by the Polish District Court as Stowarzyszenie Białoruski Związek Solidarności.
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June 4, 2021 – First official visit of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Wrocław and the awarding of the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański Prize to her, Maria Kalesnikava, and Olga Kovalkova.
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June 5, 2021 – Joint unveiling with city authorities of a Belarusian mural at Legnicka 64, dedicated to the Belarusian struggle for freedom and independence.
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June 13, 2021 – First General Meeting of Community members.
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June 18–20, 2021 – Festival of Independent Belarusian Culture.
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September 25, 2021 – Participation of Community representatives in the Conference of Belarusians of the World.
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November 12, 2022 – The Community held a vote and nominated its representative to the second convocation of the Coordination Council from the Belarusian diaspora of Lower Silesia.
Statute
Our Statute is the core document that outlines the goals, methods, rules, and principles guiding our organization. It functions as our constitution, detailing all essential aspects of our activities.
Read our Statute to learn more about our goals and principles, the rights and obligations of members, organizational structure and leadership bodies, financial regulations, and everything fundamental to the Community’s operation.
Friendship
It is our friends who form the foundation of the organization. By completing a membership declaration and paying the membership fee, you officially join the Community. This enables you to support our work, be eligible for leadership positions, receive priority assistance, and more.
General Assembly
The General Assembly of Members is the highest authority and key decision-making body of our organization. It is an event where all official members gather to make important decisions together and discuss current issues and strategic directions.
For example, the General Assembly approves reports on past activities, elects management for the upcoming year, amends the Statute, and makes decisions on key matters.
Read more about the General Assembly in the Statute.
Council
Between General Assemblies, the executive body of the Community is the Council. It is elected by the General Assembly and consists of 3 to 6 members, including a Chair and Deputy Chair. The Council is responsible for managing the organization, implementing Assembly decisions, admitting and expelling members, and more.
You can find more about the Council’s powers and responsibilities in the Statute.
Audit Commission
The Audit Commission (RK) oversees the implementation of the Statute, financial activities, Council actions, and the legitimacy of decisions. It is elected at the General Assembly and consists of 2 to 3 members, who later select a Head and Deputy among themselves. The RK serves as a check-and-balance system, similar to a judiciary body.
You can read more about the RK’s tasks and responsibilities in its regulations and in the Statute.
What we do right now:
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Helping political prisoners and their families
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Supporting Belarusian initiatives
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Educating children and youth
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Meeting with Polish local authorities
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Initiating cultural events
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Developing our own information space
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Organizing solidarity actions
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Holding meetings and appointments
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Developing the skills of our members and volunteers
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Participating in the democratic movement
Links
Instagram of the Community of Belarus Wroclaw⚪️🔴⚪️ (@supolka_bel_wro)
Email: supolka@supolka.pl or BZSWroclaw@gmail.com
Telegram channel https://t.me/belarusy_wroclawa