Education centres in containers delivering immediate support after disasters

Founded by parents and professionals, the Türkiye Down Syndrome Association established the Geleceğe +1 Academy Container Education Centres to provide accessible education and support to children with disabilities and their families in the event of a disaster. These container-based centres can be set up within a week and provide teaching, therapy, and counselling services. Following the February 2023 earthquake, four containers were built, which have supported more than 1,000 persons with disabilities.

Solution: Geleceğe +1 Academy Container Education Centres
Organization: Türkiye Down Syndrome Association
Country of Implementation: Turkey

Connect with this organization at #ZeroCon26: Türkiye Down Sendromu Derneği / Türkiye Down Syndrome Association | Zero Project Conference 2026

[Alt text: People engage in a creative workshop, drawing and coloring together in a welcoming classroom supported by local and international organizations. The image reflects inclusion and empowerment through art, fostering dignity and participation for people of all abilities.]