Linda Whetstone Program for Advancing Freedoms

Linda Whetstone
Program for
Advancing Freedoms

is a free three-stage training program for Belarusian youth with an active social position who want to develop their leadership qualities and improve their knowledge in economics, political science, history and other areas and learn more about social activism around the world.

The purpose of the program:

The purpose of the Linda Whetstone Program for Advancing Freedoms is to unleash the inner potential of Belarusian youth in the country and abroad and to expand their knowledge of economic and individual freedoms.

PROGRAM SUBJECT

The first stage — an online-studying

For four weeks, participants will gather at Google Meet and listen to lectures from leading experts from Belarus and Ukraine in the fields of economics, political science, and philosophy. The meetings will start at 19:00 (Minsk).

The schedule and topics will be presented as the program approaches.

At the end of each training week, a thematic test will be sent to participants to help to assess the level of knowledge gained during the last lectures.

The second stage — an offline conference

The second stage — an offline conference

To apply for the program, you need to fill out the registration form.

Application deadline:
September 7, 23:59

The most active participants in the online part and received excellent scores on the results of thematic tests will have the opportunity to attend a two-day offline conference.

Networking with other participants and speakers of online learning, informative panel discussions, and group assignments — all of these wait for the conference participants.

Participants from Belarus and Belarusians in exile will be able to attend the event. We fully cover the cost of tickets, food and accommodation for the conference.

FAQ

Why the program is named after Linda Whetstone?

Linda Whetstone (1942-2021) was a British libertarian who had been fighting for free-market ideas throughout her life. She was a president of the Mont Pelerin Society, an international association of liberal scholars and practitioners first founded by Hayek in 1947, a trustee of the Institute of Economic Affairs, and a mentor of thousands of classic liberal activists and thought leaders around the world.

Throughout her life, Linda Whetstone has worked on translating books on the idea of freedom to several languages, helping to spread free-market ideas around the world. She co-edited Islamic Foundations of a Free Society and co-authored a CD, Ideas of a Free Society, with key works by important liberal thinkers, Hayek and Friedman. More than 150,000 copies have been distributed in more than 60 countries. Linda’s work has inspired many organizations and individuals.

Linda was also one of the judges in the Think Tank Shark Tank competition from ATLAS Network, the victory which gave us the opportunity to conduct this program. A few days after the competition, Linda’s heart stopped.

To honor Linda’s memory and her outstanding role in the struggle for freedom, we named the project after her.

Who can participate in the training program?

The Linda Whetstone Program for Advancing Freedoms is opened to Belarusian youth who are interested in politics and civil activism and are eager to take part in the creation of new, free Belarus.

Form submission deadline: September 7, 11:59 p.m

In which language the program will be?

Program languages: Belarusian and Russian.

How much does the training cost?

The program is completely free. During the offline conference, we provide food and accommodation, and the cost of tickets to the conference venue is fully reimbursed.

About us

MISSION:

Mission of BSF is the education of Belarusian youth, promoting the ideas of freedom and libertarianism.

FREEDOM:

BSF is a community where freedom of expression of thoughts and ideas is valued.

YOUTH:

The future is always for young people, and we care about creating common values and aspirations for those who are interested in it. Belarusian Students for Freedom is not just an educational platform, it is also a place to find new friends and like–minded people. We organize lectures, festivals and meetings for Belarusian youth and students in order to educate a generation that will work qualitatively for the benefit of Belarus.

EDUCATION:

The main and prime goal of the project is to create a safe and high–quality platform for Belarusian youth, where it is possible to get a high-quality non-formal education, learn from the long-term experience of professionals, argue with an expert opinion and find new thoughts and ideas.

MANIFESTO

In times of dominanceof tyranny, people with a spiritual flame who are ready to take responsibility for the future of their country are critically important. Carrying this fire through the years, they become moral guidelines for all those who are still standing aside.

Projects

Leadership Program Belarus:

In the spring of 2021 CO “Ukrainian Students for Freedom” held the leadership program for Belarusians from all over the world. More than 120 listeners took part in it, more than 20 speakers and 10 mentors were involved. They worked with each other for 2 months to create leaders and get them acquainted with the ideas of freedom.

The participants were given lectures on PR, economics, philosophy, political science and building a civil society. Workshops were held on ideologies and the importance of communication in the Belarusian language. A huge number of discussions were held on various topics – from ways to increase the recognition of public figures to the privatization of large enterprises.

Following the results of the leadership program, the most active participants united to create an organization that will be able to promote the ideas of freedom on the territory of Belarus and will be able to educate leaders who will change our country in the future.

Our team

Kasia

Kasia lived and studied in Pinsk, Brest and Minsk. She completed 3 courses in the specialization of “Stock Market” at BSEU, now she is a student of the EHU program “World Politics and Economics” and the University of Warsaw specialization of “Belarusian Philology with English". She’s a BSA activist and CEO of BSF. Participated in the Leadership Program Belarus from the USF. She got acquainted with libertarianism in 2020 after forced emigration. Libertarianism is about freedom and it's worth fighting for!

Daria

Daria was born in Mensk. After school she rolled into Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics and got her Bachelor degree. Daria has been interested in the ideas of freedom since school, but has started taking an active part in developing of ideas and philosophy oа libertarianism after taking part in Leadershup Program Belarus by Ukrainian Students for Freedom. After that Daria with other activists creates and develops Belarusian Students for Freedom organization. She thinks that the future belongs to educated people who is included into the life of their country.

Anton

A functionary of Ukrainian Students for Freedom, who believes in the power of art in the struggle for Freedom and supports Belarusian activists of the student movement who continue to fight the regime.

Alina

Alina is from Minsk. She’s an ex-student of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting of Minsk State Linguistic University. Today she’s a libertarian, one of the creators of BSF, a part of BSA and volunteering center for help to Ukraine. Holds to the opinion that the willing of changes is meant to motivate for actions, and qualified education is a base for competent solutions and constructive steps in achieving common goals.

Our team

Kasia

Kasia lived and studied in Pinsk, Brest and Minsk. She completed 3 courses in the specialization of “Stock Market” at BSEU, now she is a student of the EHU program “World Politics and Economics” and the University of Warsaw specialization of “Belarusian Philology with English". She’s a BSA activist and CEO of BSF. Participated in the Leadership Program Belarus from the USF. She got acquainted with libertarianism in 2020 after forced emigration. Libertarianism is about freedom and it's worth fighting for!

Daria

Daria was born in Mensk. After school she rolled into Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics and got her Bachelor degree. Daria has been interested in the ideas of freedom since school, but has started taking an active part in developing of ideas and philosophy oа libertarianism after taking part in Leadershup Program Belarus by Ukrainian Students for Freedom. After that Daria with other activists creates and develops Belarusian Students for Freedom organization. She thinks that the future belongs to educated people who is included into the life of their country.

Anton

A functionary of Ukrainian Students for Freedom, who believes in the power of art in the struggle for Freedom and supports Belarusian activists of the student movement who continue to fight the regime.

Alina

Alina is from Minsk. She’s an ex-student of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting of Minsk State Linguistic University. Today she’s a libertarian, one of the creators of BSF, a part of BSA and volunteering center for help to Ukraine. Holds to the opinion that the willing of changes is meant to motivate for actions, and qualified education is a base for competent solutions and constructive steps in achieving common goals.

Support Ukraine

As is known, Russia has began a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. Therefore, we decided to combine all efforts and direct them to support the Ukrainian army, hospitals and civilians.

Now funds are being raised to provide Ukraine's defenders with protective equipment, medics with medicines, and civilians with means of survival.

We can help our friends from Ukraine!

"Ukrainian Students for Freedom" will give relevant reports in connection with any donations. We assure you that all the proceeds will be used only for the purchase of necessary goods. Donations will not be used for administrative expenses.

Dear friends, we ask for your help!

We’re collecting money for the treatment of Yegor Shapovalov, who was injured from a severe wound at the front.

Egor Shapovalov is a 3rd year student of KNU. Shevchenko, functionary Operating Director of the USF, member of the BSF, candidate for master of sports in rock climbing, marathon runner, has experience in large banks, volunteers, is engaged in economic researches, holds lectures on economics for students. A full-scale war completely changed his life.

Since March 2022, Yegor Shapovalov began serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He went through the hell of Severodanetsk and Lisichansk. It was in Lisichansk on June 29 that an enemy shell flew into Yegor's trench - he miraculously survived. But Yegor received a mine-explosive wound, a severe penetrating blind diametrical shrapnel wound with a brain stem injury. A fragment of the device hit the cerebellum. Now Egor is in coma and is learning to breathe on his own without a ventilator.

Egor's daily expenses for treatment amount to more than 15,000 hryvnias. Every contribution is important!

Yegor fights. He is a great friend of Freedom and has made a huge contribution to the development of the ideas of Ukrainian Students for Freedom. But warriors also need help to hold on! We will be very grateful for your financial help and information distribution!

Stand for Free Belarus

Donate for Kastuś Kalinoŭski Regiment

Support Belarusians who are fighting for Freedom of Ukraine.

Donate for political prisoners

Support prisoners of conscience and their close ones.

Write a letter to political prisoner

Let the people behind bars know that they are not alone.

SWIFT:

Beneficiary:
Ukrainian Students for Freedom
Account number/IBAN:
UA85 3808 0500 0000 0026 0006 0213 8
Account currency: USD
Legal address of the organization: 01021, Instytutska str, 22/7, apartment office 2, Kyiv city, UKRAINE

Beneficiary Bank: RAIFFEISEN BANK JOINT STOCK COMPANY, 9 LESKOV STREET
SWIFT code: AVALUAUKXXX
Correspondent Account: 890-0260-688

Приватбанк: 4149629382178986
Шаповалова Ірина (мама)

Монобанк: 4441114459475909
Шаповалова Ірина (мама)

$ IBAN:
UA693220010000026207329923150
€ IBAN:
UA153220010000026201329914529
Account No: 26207329923150
Receiver: SHAPOVALOVA IRYNA, 25028, Ukraine, reg. Kirovohradska, c. Kropyvnytskyi, st. Patsaieva, build. 4, Housing. 2, fl. 90
Account with Institution: Bank: JSC UNIVERSAL BANK City: KYIV, UKRAINE
Swift code: UNJSUAUKXXX

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