Overview

Who We Are The International Circassian Cultural Academy (ICCA) is a non-profit cultural association headquartered in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2010 by a group of dynamic Circassian Jordanian men and women, the ICCA aims to preserve and promote Circassian cultural heritage in Jordan as well as on the regional and global arenas. Our Spirit Preserving Circassian Heritage Our Vision To become a beacon of Circassian culture in Jordan and globally that preserves and promotes Circassian cultural heritage amongst Circassians in Jordan, in the Diaspora and the motherland. Our Mission To provide an inclusive and interactive platform for Circassians in Jordan and beyond to connect with their cultural heritage and to revive the Circassian identity on the global stage through the arts, history, language and literature. Our Values: Representative Empowering Embracing and Inclusive Artistic and Dynamic Progressive and Forward-looking Our Core Objectives: 1. To raise awareness on Circassian history and heritage 2. To preserve the Circassian language 3. To promote Circassian dance, traditional art, and music 4. To encourage the creative and progressive evolution of Circassian culture 5. To connect and engage with the Circassian community in Jordan and the global Circassian cultural network