Just 30 kilometers from Srebrenica, deep in a dense forest, lies the village of Radovčići — a place that was burned to the ground during the war and left almost deserted. Today, only about ten returnees live there, mostly mothers living alone, surrounded by the ruins of their former homes. Among them is Aisa Begić, who returned 23 years ago after losing her husband and two sons in the Srebrenica genocide. But she didn’t give up. She carried timber herself, built a small house, and even planted wheat, despite not needing to produce food. Her determination and love for her village are nothing short of heroic. Fata Ćurdić, another survivor who returned with her family, now lives alone but insists life in Radovčići is the best. The village was razed to the ground in June 1992, forcing residents to live for months in makeshift shelters made from tarps and branches. Aisa invested her savings and endless energy to rebuild the village — repairing roads, installing water supply, and even funding a bridge at the village entrance with her own money. Her relentless spirit is a testament to the power of resilience and motherly love. Think this is just another sad war story? Think again. This is a story about strength, persistence, and the unbreakable will to bring life back from ashes. So, what would you do if everything you loved was taken away? Feel free to share your thoughts — maybe Aisa and Fata will teach us all a thing or two about fighting for life when it seems all hope is lost.
