All these projects run on private donations. If you want to help and can, links to their donation pages are below.
Human rights media project: monitoring political persecution, free legal aid for detainees and support for political prisoners.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageKeeps a list of political prisoners and raises money for lawyers, parcels and help for prisoners' families.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageHorizontal initiative supporting people persecuted for anti-war actions: lawyers, parcels, letters.
Volunteer organisation of political prisoners' relatives: financial help for families, parcels, paying for lawyers and fines.
Annual fundraiser by independent media and FBK to help political prisoners and their families. FBK's US entity has been designated 'terrorist' in Russia (ruling in force since 12 February 2026), and FBK itself 'extremist': a donation from Russia or with a Russian card may be treated as financing terrorism (art. 205.1 of the Criminal Code). In August 2026 donors' e-mail addresses and the last digits of their cards leaked from this fundraiser. If you live in or travel to Russia, do not donate from your own e-mail and card.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageYekaterinburg project raising money to pay fines for anti-war and opposition statements.
Tells the stories of women in Russian prisons and helps them with parcels, lawyers and contacts.
Helps Belarusian political prisoners and their families, victims of repression and people forced to leave: fundraisers, relocation, lawyers, medical care.
'Extremist' in Belarus. A donation from Belarus or with a Belarusian card can lead to a criminal case (up to 5 years, up to 8 for a repeat donation).
I understand, go to donation pageParcels, letters and targeted help for Belarusian political prisoners; support after release. Monthly subscriptions available.
'Extremist' in Belarus. A donation from Belarus or with a Belarusian card can lead to a criminal case (up to 5 years, up to 8 for a repeat donation).
I understand, go to donation pageLast signs of activity: January 2026. Before writing, check on the organisation's own site that it still works.
Food and household packages for families affected by political repression in Belarus and in exile. US 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
'Extremist' in Belarus. A donation from Belarus or with a Belarusian card can lead to a criminal case (up to 5 years, up to 8 for a repeat donation).
I understand, go to donation pageLast signs of activity: January 2026. Before writing, check on the organisation's own site that it still works.
Solidarity campaigns for Belarusian political prisoners: database with letter addresses, fundraising for lawyers and parcels.
'Extremist' in Belarus. A donation from Belarus or with a Belarusian card can lead to a criminal case (up to 5 years, up to 8 for a repeat donation).
I understand, go to donation pageSuccessor to the Memorial Human Rights Centre: legal defence, monitoring of repression, help for the persecuted. Since 9 April 2026 it no longer works inside Russia and does not accept donations from Russian cards.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageLawyers from the former Team 29 defend people accused of treason, espionage and extremism.
Charitable foundation that raises money to help victims of violence by security forces: rehabilitation, forensic examinations, legal defence. The casework is done by the Team Against Torture (a 'foreign agent'). Accepts donations only from Russian citizens.
Helps Russians avoid mobilisation and conscription, and helps servicemen desert and leave the country.
Helps people who left because of the war: legal and psychological advice, temporary housing, communities abroad.
Grassroots feminist anti-war movement: guerrilla actions, samizdat, support for activists.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageYouth democratic movement that campaigns against the war and supports its persecuted members.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageSupports Russian civil society in exile: Reforum Space hubs (Berlin, Vilnius, Tallinn, Tbilisi, Budva), free legal and psychological help via Reforum Help, educational programmes.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageAssociation of anti-war Russians in the US: human rights advocacy, education and direct help to political prisoners, activists and refugees.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageIndependent outlet covering courts, prisons, repression and army losses.
Independent TV channel broadcasting from exile: news, live shows, investigations.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageEuropean newsroom of Novaya Gazeta journalists: reporting, investigations and analysis on Russia.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageThe largest independent Russian-language outlet in exile, funded by reader donations.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageInvestigative outlet covering corruption, security services and war crimes.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageIndependent investigative outlet on corruption, war and power in Russia.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageIndependent outlet on the war, repression and social problems in Russia.
Independent magazine: reporting on people, society and politics in Russia.
Regional independent media outlet on life and civic initiatives outside Moscow.
Independent outlet with investigations and news about Russia's authorities and society.
Independent business outlet on Russia's economy, business and politics.
Online successor to Echo of Moscow: broadcasts, opinion and news from exile.
'Undesirable' in Russia. A donation from Russia or with a Russian card can lead to a criminal case (art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code).
I understand, go to donation pageIndependent St Petersburg outlet on the city's life, politics and culture.
LGBTQ+ human rights foundation: legal, psychological and emergency help for queer people from Russia.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageSt Petersburg LGBTQ+ group: free psychological and legal support for queer people and their loved ones.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageEvacuates LGBTQ+ people from Chechnya and the North Caucasus, provides housing, legal and medical help.
'Extremist' in Russia: giving it money is a criminal offence (art. 282.3), including for Russian citizens abroad. Who it is relatively safe for
I understand, go to donation pageOrganisation founded by Navalny: anti-corruption investigations, political campaigns, help for political prisoners.
No direct donation link: for someone in Russia or paying from Russian accounts, donating to this organisation can lead to criminal charges.
The oldest NGO helping refugees and migrants: free legal, medical and humanitarian support.
Russia's largest organisation helping homeless people: shelters, food, advice and a path back to normal life.