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As face masks become scarce and prices surge in Serbia, locals are rolling up their sleeves—literally—to fight the pandemic. Meet 72-year-old Milica (name changed), a survivor of the 1972 Variola Vera quarantine, now stitching homemade masks to donate to her community. 'We all have to do our part,' she says, channeling lessons from her past.
Meanwhile, engineering students are stepping up with 3D printers, crafting protective visors for frontline healthcare workers. 'It’s like a real-life Marvel movie, but instead of Iron Man suits, we’re making gear for heroes,' one student joked.
From grandmothers to Gen Z tech whizzes, Serbia’s DIY spirit is proving that innovation thrives even in tough times.
As face masks become scarce and prices surge in Serbia, locals are rolling up their sleeves—literally—to fight the pandemic. Meet 72-year-old Milica (name changed), a survivor of the 1972 Variola Vera quarantine, now stitching homemade masks to donate to her community. 'We all have to do our part,' she says, channeling lessons from her past. 
