Thousands of people crammed into boats and army trucks have fled their homes in Serbia and Bosnia after record rainfall turned the Sava River into a deadly torrent and caused the worst floods in more than a century.
According to officials in both countries, the disaster has killed at least 44 people.
Some towns have been cut off and rescue teams feared the worst as improving weather allowed them to move in.
Almost 50% of the main roads are under water, about 30% of agricultural land has been destroyed, and several towns are completely under water have to be completely evacuated.
The Serbian martial arts community has united in the goal to help victims of these recent terrible floods that have lost everything.
Through their Facebook Page, they have organised a series of seminars all around Serbia.
How can you help from overseas?
- To donate by paypal to Serbian Government relief fund:
floodrelief@gov.rs
- To donate to Red Cross Serbia:
http://www.redcross.org.rs/arhiva_Donacije_2441
- By organising your own fundraising seminars in your country and send the proceeds to these two accounts. BJJ Eastern Europe will write about your seminar.
