Our Work
Every project at Zeru reflects our belief that communities know their own strength. From trauma-informed caregiver trainings to innovative public health tools, we work alongside families and local leaders to support innovation, healing, and growth. Explore our work to see how we’re helping turn challenges into lasting change.
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Mapping Turkish and Syrian Refugee Mothers Vulnerability to Post-Earthquake Traumatic Stress in Gaziantep
In partnership with the University of California, Davis Ulysses Refugee Health Research and Gaziantep University, this project aims to develop a novel intervention for Turkish and Syrian refugee mothers traumatized by the Feb. 6, 2023 earthquake in Turkey.
Our objectives include gathering data on maternal and child mortality rates, assessing needs in maternal, infant, and child health, mapping the vulnerability and resilience of mothers to depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and examining burnout among healthcare providers using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.
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Gaziantep Model:
Integrated Mother-Child Healthcare for Post-Disaster Healthy Communities
In collaboration with Gaziantep University and the Provincial Health Directorate and Municipality, we developed a post-disaster healthcare model with the aim to contribute to the creation of a collaborative and effective healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of children, families, and healthcare professionals.
With the help of a hybrid structure (combining mobile and fixed healthcare services) the project approaches public health from a holistic physical and mental health perspective. While the initial goal is post-disaster relief, the long-term objectives include contributing to overall public health of communities.
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Beril & Hemsin Professionals Course
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Echoes of Resilience: Unveiling Stories of Devastation, Survival, and Hope
Zeru Foundations founders visited the site of the KahramanmaraÅŸ earthquakes in southeastern Turkiye and witnessed the mounting challenges survivors face daily. These survivors have stories to tell.
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Echoes of Resilience is a multimedia art exhibit that allows for the lives and stories of Turkish and Syrian communities to be seen, heard, and amplified. This includes physical artifacts, spoken and written testimony, insights into the neurobiology of trauma, and the vital role of nurturing caregiver-child relationships and resilience in promoting long-term health.
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