MISSION
Crimean Tatar Foundation USA represents the interests of the Crimean Tatars — the autochthonous nation of Crimea (Ukraine) — in the international community. We advance the political, legal, and cultural standing of our nation through scholarship, documentation, and direct engagement with international bodies, universities, and government partners. We act as a bridge between the Crimean Tatar nation and the global institutions responsible for human rights, atrocity prevention, and the rule of law. Our work restores, strengthens, and projects Crimean Tatar identity, culture, and language on the world stage, and ensures that the history and current struggle of our nation inform policy, scholarship, and public understanding at the highest levels.
Two nations. One shared strategic interest: the deoccupation of Crimea, restoration of rights to self-determination of Crimean Tatars and the restoration Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
VISION
A future in which the Crimean Tatar nation exercises its full and permanent right to self-determination in Crimea, recognized as an equal partner by the international community, Ukraine, and the institutions that govern the rules-based order — with its national institutions and universities restored, its nation secure on their ancestral land, and its history recognized a defining chapter in the record of nations who survived attempted destruction and rebuilt themselves by their own hand.
1
Preserving and promoting Crimean Tatar cultural legacy through innovative programs, exhibitions, and digital archives while fostering international cultural exchange that strengthens global understanding and support for autochthonous nations.
2
Amplifying Crimean Tatar voices in international policy-making forums and advocating for autochthonous nation’s rights through strategic partnerships with global institutions and government agencies.
3
Providing essential tactical first-aid supplies, protective equipment, and specialized training to support defenders who protect Ukraine.
4
Advancing Crimean Tatar studies in Western academia through data, research initiatives, conferences, and educational programs, including innovative space policy research that connects autochthonous perspectives with future technologies.
5
Distributing tactical first-aid supplies, protective equipment and clothing, and training those on the ground in Ukraine.
6
Developing groundbreaking space policy frameworks that integrate autochthonous perspectives and ensure equitable participation of Crimean Tatar nation in the emerging space economy and technological advancement.
President & Chair, Academic Research and Policy
zera@crimeantatarfoundation.org
Vice President & Chair, International Relations
zarema@crimeantatarfoundation.org
Chair, Cultural Diplomacy and Heritage
lilya@crimeantatarfoundation.org
Chair, Strategic Communications and Outreach
leniye@crimeantatarfoundation.org
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