Disaster relief

Humanitarian work

ZEF is not just a financial institution - when the community is in need, we're first on the ground.

Floods in Eastern Croatia

May 2014

When catastrophic floods hit eastern Croatia, ZEF was among the first organizations to respond. Our volunteers were on the ground from day one, providing immediate assistance to affected residents - from cleaning and clearing to delivering humanitarian aid.

30 volunteers

2 weeks on the ground

First organization

Volunteered on site from day one

First field kitchen

Plus bicycle donations for affected residents

Earthquake in Central Croatia

December 2020

After the devastating earthquake that hit Petrinja, Sisak, and the surrounding area, ZEF responded with unprecedented dedication. Our volunteers were on the ground from day one and remained continuously present for over 180 days.

>180 days

Continuous presence on the ground

>€300,000

Donated for disaster relief

12 mobile homes

Fully equipped for residents

5 villages

Full humanitarian operations management

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