Concept

Hexagonby is a foundation established with a single strategic goal: to facilitate the development of horizontal ties and to strengthen civil society. Our core priorities encompass long-term support for political prisoners and their families, human rights organizations, independent media, as well as cultural and educational initiatives. Our operational framework is built upon the principle of an endowment (investment capital). This means that funds acquired from various sources (voluntary donations, grants, subsidies) are not expended immediately. Instead, they are directed to the financial market and allocated into reliable investment instruments. The financing of target projects is sustained exclusively by the generated investment income (dividends and coupon payments), while the principal capital remains untouched. This model provides the financial autonomy that the Belarusian non-governmental sector has historically lacked. Past experiences (such as the termination of USAID programs in the region) have demonstrated how vulnerable organizations can be when relying entirely on traditional, directive funding. The Hexagonby model eliminates this risk: we do not depend on the frequency of current donations, shifting priorities of external donors, or short-term grant cycles. Our chosen investment strategy is grounded in the principles of maximum security and broad diversification across countries and economic sectors. We adhere to the philosophy of long-term passive investing (with a 5-10 year horizon) and fundamentally do not engage in high-risk, short-term trading. Instead, the foundation acquires index instruments (ETFs) that encompass the shares of hundreds of leading global corporations, completely neutralizing the volatility risk of individual stocks. Our capital grows in tandem with the global market. We state openly: this prudent investment profile does not promise instant success. Rather, it represents a deliberate, consistent, and most sustainable path toward capital accumulation. A robust investment portfolio requires time to build momentum, yet it remains impervious to external disruptions. Having established a reliable financial foundation, Hexagonby will be able to guarantee uninterrupted and systemic support for Belarusian civil initiatives, even during periods of severe global economic and political crises.