In many destroyed buildings, numerous families must seek shelter together. One woman explained that only one little room in her house remains intact after the shellings by Bosnian Serbs. Gorazde's people have a strong will to survive, a fortitude demonstrated by the small, home-made electricity generators floating on the river. One man said the generators need constant repair. They provide about 400 watts of electricity, enough to provide light and to allow people to sometimes watch videos.
Food is scarce and malnutrition common in the city.