Circassian Repatriation Organization (CRO) – 2026 Small Business Support Program (CRO-SBSP 2026) The Circassian Repatriation Organization (CRO) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Small Business Support Program (SBSP). Now in its seventh year, this program is designed to support Circassians living in one of the Circassians Republics in the North Caucasus who
The Circassian Repatriation Organization Honors Dr. Adel Abdelsalam Lash with the Lifetime Achievement Award In a distinguished ceremony, the Circassian Repatriation Organization (CRO), in cooperation with the Circassian Charity Association in Syria, held a special event on Friday, May 2, 2025, to honor Dr. Adel Abdelsalam Lash, awarding him the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Backpack Drive 2024-2025 Following the success of our initial campaign and its positive impact on the lives of repatriated and local children, our organization is continuing its 2019 mission to support students and families with school expenses. We believe in education’s power to shape a brighter future, and we urge the Circassian community to
The CRO Awards Lifetime Achievement Prize for 2023 to Late Writer’s Family Mr. Asfar Qwaika(,Къуекъо Асфар) on behalf of the CRO organization, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023 to the family of the late writer Asker Hadagatla, honoring his significant contributions to Circassian and global literature and culture.
The CRO Awards Ceremony at the Circassian Charity Association Saturday Jun. 29, 2024 6:00 PM **************************************** 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Socialization and Arrival of Guest 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Official Opening Welcome speech by: Eng. Ibrahim Rushdi Ishaqat (President of the CCA of Jordan) Dr. Orfan Shouakar-Stash (Chairman of the CRO) ***********************************
Amin Samkough the Recipient of the 2024 CRO Circassian Lifetime Achievement Award Amin Samkough – A Circassian State and Political Figure and Prominent Educator and Historian (1900-1953) Amin Samkough is a significant figure in Syrian politics and a renowned educator and historian of the Circassian community abroad who left a lasting impact on both spheres
Mr. Zakkria Napso The Recipient of the 2024 CRO Circassian Person of The Year Award Mr. Zakkria Napso is a distinguished Circassian statesman, esteemed public figure, accomplished entrepreneur, and the incumbent Mayor of the Kfar Kama local council, assuming office in 2013. Born in 1955, Mr. Napso hails from the Circassian village of Kfar Kama,
General Assembly Conference of the Circassian Repatriation Organization (CRO) The Circassian Repatriation Organization successfully concluded its General Assembly conference on May 4, 2024. The conference was conducted electronically and deliberated on the reports submitted by the Board of Directors for the period 2019-2023, encompassing a comprehensive review of the organization’s accomplishments over the past four
The Circassian Repatriation Organization held its annual Awards Ceremony at the East Museum in Maykop city, in presence of Dr. Orfan Shouakar Stash and Mr. Deeb Katt. The Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023 was presented to the late, Asker Hadagatla, and the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 was awarded to the designer, Yuri Stash.