About Us

The “E” in H.O.P.E. for Belarus stands for Education and we strive to provide educational opportunities not only for the children of Belarus, but also for people in the United States to learn more about the plight of the people of Belarus and the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. Below are excellent resources for you to learn more!

Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster – Adam Higginbotham Amazon

Manual for Survival – Kate Brown Amazon

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature: Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster – Svetlana Alexievich (A Belarusian Noble Laureate) Amazon

HBO’s 5-episode series “Chernobyl” HBO

Geared for young adults, but also an entertaining read for adults: The Blackbird Girls – Anne Blankman Amazon