A yellow dress can brighten Lana’s entire day. She can transform old jeans into a backpack. A broken washing machine is simple challenge for her waiting to be solved. The 43-year-old woman from Zagreb moves through life with endless persistence and creativity, always searching for beauty in unexpected places. “I get bored of sadness,” she…
“I’d love to transcend and leave something useful for humanity”, says Anna Beatriz Scavino (48). She’s a dreamer who perseveres and always tries to see the good. She moved from Buenos Aires to Zagreb during Covid and is building a new life. Her favorite lyric is: ‘Just be yourself, nothing more. You will save the…
Mary Jay Javier (36) migrated to Croatia around seven years ago from the Philippines. Her aunt asked if she would like to become a housekeeper in Croatia, and Mary agreed. She wanted to experience something new in her life. She becomes emotionally moved when I ask about her journey to Europe and grabs a tissue.…
“I’m very stubborn and I hope, caring,” Daniel Martinović says while grinning. Behind this motivated and adamant persona, he is always thinking about the others and their wellbeing. “One of the motivations that I have now is trying to make this society better. So, when this child grows up, he has better opportunities and it…
Jadranka Matković (75) has spent her whole life in the spotlight as an actress. Her career and life experiences made her the powerful woman she is today. But behind her strong facade, Matković stumbled on challenges that left a deep impact. Jadranka Matković spent her childhood on a high mountain in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.…
Saghar Manzoor plays cricket for the Croatian national team, something he never imagined during his journey across borders on foot. Originally from Pakistan, Saghar walked nearly 7,000 kilometres to reach Croatia. Along the way, he slept outside, survived difficult conditions, and was deported back to Bosnia several times before finally receiving asylum status. The journey…
Tin Gregurek (39) has a special bond with his dog, Nora. Their relationship is built on trust and shared reliability. “What Nora has absolutely achieved over time is an incorporation of mutual security”. “Nora came into my life to recognize certain health conditions of mine. She can react to my behavior and get help accordingly.”…
Katalenić (73) deeply values her bond with her dog, Star Wars. The connection they share allows her to cheerfully feel the world without being alone. “Those moments of ours, in the early morning, while I make my coffee, Star Wars comes immediately to get his dose of cuddles. That is irreplaceable.” Freedom “A guide dog…
Interview Card Kristina Krsnik has loved reading and the arts since childhood. She moved from her hometown to study Croatian and comparative literature at the University of Zagreb in 2017. / Kristina loves her new home, Zagreb, and her independent life here. She aspires to have as many different experiences in her life as possible.…
