2026-05-28 14:47 Team News

A New Chapter in Partnership: Maccabi BY Meets with The Together Plan

Today in Minsk, representatives of Maccabi BY held an important meeting with the British charity The Together Plan. The meeting was attended by one of the organisation's founders, Debra Brunner, and Chair of the Board, Tracey Kieve. The main outcomes of the talks were the development of a joint working strategy and discussions on new partnership formats.

Who Are The Together Plan?

The Together Plan is a British charity that works with Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The organisation supports community development through historical research, education, cultural events and dialogue.

The charity's projects support Jewish communities, former ghetto prisoners and Holocaust survivors, people with special needs, children of all ages and large families.

The Aid Together Project

Of particular note is the Aid Together project – an initiative that was born even before The Together Plan was officially registered as a charity and which relies entirely on volunteers. Volunteers collect, sort and pack clothing, footwear, toys, children's goods, art materials and resources for Jewish community centres. Every year, the organisation sends around 13 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Belarus.

Today, a new direction within Aid Together was announced: a collection of sports equipment for Maccabi BY. This is an important step in the development of our team, which will allow us to attract more athletes and provide them with the necessary equipment for training and competitions.

Strategy Discussions and New Partnership Formats

During the meeting, both sides discussed long-term cooperation plans. A strategy for working with The Together Plan was developed, key priorities for collaboration were identified, and new partnership opportunities were explored. The Together Plan has long supported Jewish communities in Belarus, and now this cooperation is moving to a new level – through support for the Maccabi BY sporting movement.

An Interesting Fact: Tracey Kieve Is Part of the Maccabi Family!

It is worth noting that Tracey Kieve, Chair of The Together Plan, is herself part of the Maccabi UK and actively plays tennis. This once again demonstrates how naturally our values and missions intertwine. We are delighted that our partners not only support us from afar, but also share the philosophy of Maccabi – unity through sport.

Together Towards New Achievements

Maccabi BY thanks Debra Brunner, Tracey Kieve and the entire The Together Plan team for their support and readiness for long-term cooperation. We are confident that together we can not only develop sport in Belarus, but also strengthen international ties, reviving the traditions of Maccabi on our land.

Stay tuned – there is much more to come!