The region of Krajina often goes unnoticed in our mainstream media. When it is mentioned, the focus tends to be on the elderly in abandoned villages, seemingly ignoring the younger generations. Fortunately, that’s not entirely the case! The Charity organization Serbs for Serbs proudly announces that over the past 15 years, it has helped as many as 500 families with […]Read More
“They were completely healthy, but…” – the kind hearted Stanojevićs are raising seven children in 30 square meters!
We often think that our problems are the biggest and most unimaginable, until we get a harsh reality check from fighters like Darko and Ivana from Jagodina, parents of seven children, three of whom have developmental disabilities. This is the story of the Stanojević family – amazing courage, immeasurable sacrifice and endless love!Read More
Little Dunja’s tearful eyes (2) hit straight at the heart. In a run down house, she fantasizes about getting a toy and having a pink room!
Hide and seek, is one of the games that Dunja (2), Mihajlo (1), Andrijana and Marko (5), Snežana (7) and Miloš (8) enjoy. However, the smiles of these wonderful children are overshadowed by their hard life. They are growing up in the shadow of an old, run down house!Read More
IN THE 21ST CENTURY, THEY LIVE IN A CAVE: although they live close to Belgrade and Novi Sad, the Čuturilovs have been forgotten by everyone!
A cramped cave in the village of Mošorin is the Čuturilov’s only home. Although they live near two big cities, Belgrade and Novi Sad, they are forgotten, living in unimaginable conditions. Stepping into their “house” is like traveling back several millennia. We couldn’t help but sadly think – how is this possible in 21st-century Serbia?!Read More
“That’s where we bathe and eat!” – with striking golden hair, the little Radivojevićs defy the darkness in the house!
Lit up town squares, decorated homes and sumptuous tables – these are what we first associate with the upcoming holidays. Unfortunately, in the Radivojević family home in Trnjan near Doboj, instead of a richly laden table, we found a dining room that connected to the bathroom! We bathe and eat in the same room – […]Read More
Our delicious chocolates are available in milk or vegan non-dairy varieties. Ordering these individually gift-wrapped chocolates for a special occasion, such as a wedding, christening or Saint’s day or as gifts is a perfect way to support our cause. Your purchase of these special chocolates will assist families living below the poverty line. These families […]Read More
HOUSE OF FEAR AND HORROR: Zorica (10) and Zoran (5) awaiting Christmas shivering in a house with no electricity!
I’m Zorica, I’m 10 years old and I would most like to have electricity in our home so that I can watch cartoons. I have been told we had electricity when I was small, but I don’t remember – said this sad girl who spends her days looking after her younger brother Zoran (5). Verica […]Read More
On a cold Christmas Eve, in a dark and stuffy room, the children sit curled up side by side by the burnt-out fire. The candle flickers to the rhythm of their hopes and desires that Christmas joy will come to their home, too. Their eyes, full of innocent anticipation, follow every shadow as the clock […]Read More
He rides horses, plays the gusle and dreams of having his own room – meet hardworking Dragoljub Minić (12) from Bijelo Polje!
My name is Dragoljub Minić, and this is my horse Žuja. I started riding horses at a young age. I also mow, collect hay, harvest potatoes… I help my father and mother with whatever they need because they also fight for us – said this hard-working boy from the village of Bojišta near Bijelo Polje, who […]Read More
Despite intellectual disabilities, the Novakovićs wash away their sadness with smiles. They also have a favorite song: Experience a minute of my life!
“Experience a minute of my life” is the favorite song of Živana Novaković (19) from Patkovača near Bijeljina. And for good reason… Živana, along with her brothers Ljubiša (22) and Mihajlo (21), all have intellectual disabilities and live in extreme poverty. I see myself in every sad song. They touch my heart! – said Živana, adding how […]Read More