Bosniak American Association of Iowa

07/14/2026

Iowa 2026 Walk for Srebrenica Keynote Speaker, Lejla Zeba

07/14/2026

This years Walk for Srebrenica has had many themes - remembrance, honoring the voices of survivors and importantly in the current climate assuring that the diaspora will be prepared to carry on the stories of the genocide and use it to shape a better Bosna.

There is no better love letter to the diaspora than the work of Lejla Zeba who we had the honor of having as our keynote speaker this year. Take moment to read her words and then find her speech on our page to listen to 🤍💚

07/14/2026

Thank you We Are Iowa Local 5 News for highlighting our Walk for Srebrenica that occurred on Sunday. Thank you for helping us make sure Srebrenica is never forgotten 💚🤍

07/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!

A big shoutout to for letting us use their space again, for their help with making sure the program ran smoothly Ezan and ZemZem Dzamijas for the recitations, performances, and speeches their omladina did during the program.

Our sincerest gratitude to Lejla Zeba. Not just for traveling so far to join and remember with us but for her continued work to represent the Bosnian diaspora. Please take some time to follow her on TikTok and support her “Linear Relationships” series.

Thank you Alma Avdic, for telling your story. It takes bravery and courage and we hope it encourages others to do the same.

We hope to see you all next year and for all our future programs. Hvala vam na sve 💚🤍 - BAAI Team

07/13/2026

Des Moines Iowa 2026 Walk for Srebrenica

07/13/2026

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to for taking the time to speak with us and share your knowledge, perspective, and passion.

Your powerful discussion on the importance of remembering Srebrenica reminded us why education, remembrance, and speaking the truth are essential in preventing history from repeating itself. You also highlighted the importance of participating in democracy by voting in Bosnia and Herzegovina and how every voice has the power to shape the future.

We are so grateful for your wisdom, your advocacy, and your commitment to keeping these conversations alive. Thank you for inspiring all of us to remember, to learn, and to take action.

🕊️ Never forget. Never deny. Never again.