HITNO: “Zašto su moji životni uslovi gori nego u zatvoru?” Pita bolestan dečak

Šta biste pomislili kad bismo vam rekli da najozloglašeniji kriminalci na svetu žive u daleko boljim uslovima od onih u kojoj živi Vitomir Dragić sa roditeljima, na samo 240km od Beograda? Jednosobna “kuća” bez vode, kupatila, čiji zidovi su nagriženi od buđi i prljavi, a krov pred potpunim urušavanjem – predstavlja njihov dom. Slike koje delimo sa vama su uslikane u Srbiji 2022. godine. Apsolutno niko ne zaslužuje ovako da živi.

U gradu Boljevcu blizu Zaječara, ta jedna soba sa plafonom koji se drži zahvaljujući par drvenih dasaka je gde su socijalne službe smestile porodicu Dragić. Pri prvom obilasku, naši volonteri zatekli su Vilomira kako utučeno i tiho sedi na ćošku kreveta. Ove slike ne uspevaju da prikažu ni delić realnog očaja.

Vilomir je vezan za kolica od 2019. jer tumor koji ima na mozgu nije bio operisan na vreme. Boluje od epilepsije i hidrocefalusa, bolesti od koje se tečnost skuplja u moždanim komorama, proširuje ih i stvara pritisak koji vodi do ozbiljnog oštećenja mozga. Vilomirov otac, Milorad, prihvata sve privremene poslove koji su mu dostupni, ali sa poskupljenjem hrane u Srbiji ima velike poteškoće da prehrani svoju porodicu. Vilomirova majka Zdravka, podredila je svoj život brizi o svom sinu, ali njihovi teški životni uslovi izrazito su uticali i na njeno zdravlje.

Kada smo ga pitali, šta bi želeo za Božić, Vilomir je stidljivo odgovorio “novi dom”. Sistem je na mnogo nivoa izneverio ovu porodicu i oni zaista nemaju nikoga da ih spasi, osim nas.
Porodica Dragić biće naša prva porodica u “Božićnoj akciji”, da im povratimo dostojanstvo i obezbedimo humane uslove.
Potrebna nam je vaša podrška kako bismo ih smestili u odgovarajući privremeni smeštaj, dok im ne izgradimo novi dom.

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What if we told you that the world’s worst criminals are housed in prisons with better conditions than the cold, dirty one-room “house” on the verge of collapse which young Vilomir Dragic shares with his parents? The pictures we are sharing with you were taken in Serbia in 2022. No one deserves to live like this.

In the town of Boljevac near Zaječar, a single room with a ceiling held up by planks of wood to prevent it from caving in, with no water or a bathroom, is where social services placed the Dragic family. Vilomir sitting silently on the corner of the bed is what our volunteers first saw when they entered their home. These pictures fail to capture the true depth of despair. Despite being only 240 km from Belgrade, it appears that Boljevac is part of another world. A world which has forgotten its own citizens and has led them into hopelessness.

Vilomir has been wheelchair bound since 2019 because his brain tumor was not operated on in time. He suffers from epilepsy and hydrocephalus, a condition in which fluid build-up in the cavities deep within the brain causes pressure which can lead to brain damage. Vilomir’s father, Milorad, takes on any jobs available but with rising food prices in Serbia, just staying above starvation is a challenge. Vilomir’s mother, Zdravka, has dedicated her life to caring for him but their dire circumstance has begun to take a toll on her health as well.

When asked what he wants for Christmas, Vilomir replied bashfully; “a new home”. The system has failed this family and they have no one to save them but us. This is the first family of our ‘Christmas action’, we need your support right now to put them in humane temporary housing while we build them a new home.

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28. Jun Continues with Projects in Krajina

The most dire situation Serbs face in the Western Balkans is in Croatia. This is why in 2019 we launched the ‘Krajina Živi’ project to protect Serbian cultural heritage and offer humanitarian and economic assistance to Serbs living in Croatia.

Here are some of our results for Fall 2022:

∙ Awarded $20,000 CAD in ‘Nikola Tesla’ scholarships to students in Glina

∙ Bought a new kitchen for the Martić family in Knin

∙ Purchased a new roof for Boris Ćakić from Zečevo

Jasenovac Memorial Temple in Republika Srpska Reaches Important Milestone

Since last July, we have raised $100,000 CAD for the construction of the Church of the Jasenovac Holy Martyrs in Medjuvodje. Over 70% of these funds have already been spent on materials and labour. Phase two of the construction, the walls of the Church, is nearing completion. Phase three, the roof, is scheduled to begin in the Spring if we are able to secure the necessary funds.

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28. Jun Awards Scholarships to 10 Exceptional University Students!

28. Jun has awarded $5,000 USD in scholarships to 10 exceptional university students. Our young scholars for each area of study are:

∙ Lazar Petrović (Law)

∙ Isidora Vulić (Graphic Design)

∙ Stefan Šajkarević (Political Science)

∙ Tina Jovanović (Journalism)

∙ Marija Rašković (Organizational Studies)

∙ Bojana Midžović (Sociology)

∙ Anđelija Vojinović (Medicine)

∙ Tijana Cvijić (Engineering)

∙ Goran Kovačević (Computer Technology)

∙ Dunja Srdanov (Pedagogy)

Congratulations to the winners and please follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/28-jun/) to be informed on future scholarship opportunities.

28. Jun Renovates Elementary School Near Vranje

When we heard that students at Bora Stanković elementary school in the village of Barelić, 20 km from Vranje, go to school in a classroom full of mold, in which the ceiling threatens to collapse, we could not turn our heads. So, we sent our volunteers to help! Renovations took several months and included the following:

• Full renovation of walls and ceilings

• New windows, doors, and installation of new laminate

• New electrical installation and lighting panels

• New stove for heating the school

We also equipped each student with waterproof winter shoes, new backpacks, and school supplies. We donated new benches, chairs, a new blackboard, St. Sava icons, a new computer, geographical and historical maps, and an interactive globe, which will provide children with easier access to learning. However, what made the children the happiest were the new basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls, and that is how we ended our day – laughing and playing together!

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