MISSION
The Crimean Tatar Foundation USA advances the subjecthood of Crimean Tatars on the American and international stage.
Crimean Tatars are the autochthonous nation of Crimea — with 3,000 years of continuous autochthonous rootedness in the ancestral land and 342 years of documented statehood under the Crimean Khanate (1441–1783).
The return of Crimea to Ukraine, long-term regional stability, and world order are inseparable from the strengthening of Crimean Tatar subjecthood. Two nations. One shared strategic interest: the deoccupation of Crimea and the restoration Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
VISION
A world in which the operative subjecthood of the Crimean Tatar nation anchors regional stability, upholds the integrity of international law, and makes the deoccupation of Crimea irreversible.
1
Preserving and promoting Crimean Tatar cultural heritage through innovative programs, exhibitions, and digital archives while fostering international cultural exchange that strengthens global understanding and support for indigenous peoples.
2
Amplifying Crimean Tatar voices in international policy-making forums and advocating for indigenous peoples’ 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 research initiatives, conferences, and educational programs, including innovative space policy research that connects indigenous 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 indigenous 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
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
Chair, Strategic Communications and Outreach
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
info@crimeantatarfoundation.org
