LEST WE FORGET Call for Art Contest In 1864, the bitter war that took place between the Russian forces and the Circassian people in the Caucasus ended.. A war that lasted for more than a hundred years between one of the most powerful empires at that time, and a…

How CRO Started? In 2013, a number of Circassain activists began serious discussions about the situation of Circassians, in the diaspora in general and in Syria in particular, and ways to help the Circassians in crises, so a group of 478 activists was formed to further discuss the situation…

 Happy 8th Anniversary! Today, we would like to reflect upon our achievements in the past eight years. Where we started, where we are now, and where we are heading. As we head into this new year, we are full of hope and optimism as we stand “Together for a…

Invitation for Participation in the Art Exhibition The International Circassian Conference is pleased to invite Circassian artists to participate in the Art Exhibition which will be held in conjunction with the third International Circassian Conference in Istanbul, from June 24th to 27th, 2022. For more details, please visit: https://www.croworld.org/conference-exhibit…

Third International Circassian Conference “Together for a Better Future” June 24th – 27th, 2022 The Baglarbasi Congress and Culture Center Istanbul, Turkey With great pleasure, we announce that the Third International Circassian Conference will be held between June 24th and 27th of 2022 in the Baglarbasi Congress and Culture…

Student Support Program The CRO, in a joint venture with other Circassian Xasas initiated the Student Support Program to help young Circassians start a new life, acquire education, and built a better future. Since the start of the program and more students have been applying to the program. The…

The CRO-Backpack Drive 2021 Last year, through your generous contributions, the Circassian Repatriation Organization was able to help 768Circassian children with back to school supplies. We hope this year we can do the same for 1000 children. Arriving at school fully stocked ensures that low-income students can confidently face…

An invitation to participate in the CRO 2022 Calendar Design Contest

Driven by its role in supporting our youth, highlighting and promoting their creative work, the Circassian Repatriation Organization launches the CRO Calendar Design Contest for the year 2022.

The CRO will distribute the printed calendar, as done in the past…