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Mission, Vision, & Values

Zeru was founded on the belief that meaningful change starts with shared purpose and thoughtful action. Our mission, vision, and values provide a framework for addressing complex challenges with care and expertise. They serve as a compass as we work alongside partners and communities to create lasting impact.

Mission

We aim to serve disenfranchised communities through alumni-driven education, mentorship, and leadership development to drive social change and support healthy societies in Turkiye, the US, and beyond.

Core Values

  • Self Empowerment 

    • We believe in the inherent strength and leadership of women and families, and we support their power to transform their own lives and communities.

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  • Community Healing

    • We nurture spaces of care, trust, and connection where individuals and communities can recover from trauma, rebuild together, and reclaim their future ​

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Vision

We cultivate resilient communities; one child, one woman, one family at a time!

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  • Resilience 

    • We honor the strength of communities recovering from trauma and invest in early/parent-child relationships, building long-term capacity for healing and growth.

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  • Cultural Humility 

    • We approach every relationship with openness and respect, recognizing that learning is ongoing and that communities are the experts in their own lives

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