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Former reality star launches 'birthday dream' fundraiser for a home

Former reality star launches 'birthday dream' fundraiser for a home

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bahra Zahirović, a former reality TV personality, launched a humanitarian initiative to fund her home.
  • She is seeking donations to buy a home before her 61st birthday on August 4.
  • Zahirović cited rising rent costs and insufficient income for a mortgage as reasons for her appeal.

Bahra Zahirović, a recognizable figure from the reality show 'Ljubav je na selu' (Love is on the Farm), has initiated a public fundraising campaign to secure a home. As her 61st birthday approaches on August 4, Zahirović expressed her deepest wish for housing security.

She shared a heartfelt appeal on social media, explaining that escalating rental costs consume a significant portion of her income. Despite working, her earnings are insufficient to qualify for a home loan. Zahirović emphasized that her goal is not luxury but a safe and stable place to live in her old age, along with her pets.

My only wish is security – my small, warm, 'forever home'...

— Bahra ZahirovićIn a public appeal explaining her birthday wish and need for housing.

To assure potential donors, Zahirović pledged transparency, promising to publicly document every step, contract, and financial transaction related to the purchase of a home. She acknowledged the difficulty of earning money today and assured contributors that their donations would be accounted for meticulously. Her housing struggles are not new and reflect the challenges faced by many citizens in similar circumstances.

I solemnly promise you: if sufficient funds are raised for the purchase of my small home, I will publicly and transparently prove every donated euro. I will share every step, contract, and paper with you...

— Bahra ZahirovićPromising transparency to potential donors for her housing fund.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.