Launching LDA-Belarus in Exile: Empowering Belarusian Civic Engagement in Europe

On 30 October 2025, ALDA and EuroBelarus, with the support of the German Marshall Fund (GMF), host the LDA Belarus in Exile Launch in Vilnius, Lithuania. The LDA Belarus in Exile Launch marks the official introduction of a new initiative designed to empower Belarusian civic engagement in Europe, providing a structured space for dialogue, collaboration, and democratic participation among Belarusians living abroad.

Held at the Holiday Inn Hotel, the event brings together Belarusian civil-society representatives, Lithuanian civic actors, and European partners to discuss how to strengthen the democratic movement in exile. Vilnius, long considered the heart of Belarusian civic life outside the country, serves as the ideal location for this initiative that aims to connect diaspora communities with local democratic processes and European governance structures.

The conference will open with remarks by Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, and Tatiana Poshevalova, Director of EuroBelarus, followed by a presentation of the new initiative by Adrien Licha, ALDA’s Head of Secretariat. Two thematic roundtables will address (1) Belarusian voices in Vilnius and (2) opportunities for Belarusians to engage in local democracy in Lithuania. The event concludes with a networking lunch and the presentation of follow-up actions.

By fostering civic dialogue and collaboration between Belarusian CSOs, diaspora leaders, and Lithuanian organisations, the LDA Belarus in Exile Launch aims to reinforce democratic participation, promote inclusion, and strengthen solidarity across Europe.

Learn more about ALDA’s ongoing work to support civil society in Eastern Europe on the ALDA Eastern Partnership page, and discover more about EuroBelarus’ activities on the EuroBelarus official website.

📍Holiday Inn Hotel, Vilnius, Lithuania
📆 30 October 2025 – 12:00–16:00