Fostering Understanding of Turkish American Issues through Public Education

About Us

TCA is a fully independent 501(c)(3) public charitable organization that receives no funding from either the U.S. or Turkish government. It is funded entirely by Turkish Americans who believe in a strong U.S.-Turkey relationship and who are proud of their Turkish heritage and by others who share these ideals. TCA is not affiliated with any other organization.  

3rd Annual TCA Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is accepting applications for the 3rd Annual Turkish American Youth Leadership Congress to be held November 3-6, 2016 in Washington, DC.

TCA Hosts Congressional Delegation in Istanbul

TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy with congressional delegation

TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy hosted a dinner in Istanbul on July 1, 2016 for a visiting congressional delegation led by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA/48^th), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats. Other members of the delegation included Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA/51^st) and Louie Gohmert (R-TX/1^st). Representatives from the Turkish business community, academia, and civil society also attended the dinner. The discussion focused on U.S.-Turkey relations, collaboration in the fight against ISIS, the recent terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, the U.S. presidential election, and the Turkish American community. Chairman Rohrabacher also praised Turkey for its normalization of relations with both Israel and Russia.

Baltimore Jewish Council Offers Sympathies to Turkish Americans, People of Turkey

Baltimore Jewish Council Statement on Ataturk Airport Attack

June 29, 2016

The Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC) is saddened to learn of the atrocious attack that took place at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport yesterday. This suicide attack took the lives of over 40 people and injured many more.

Our communities were celebrating just days ago, after the announcement of normalized relations between Turkey and Israel, two democratic nations with the ability to bring much needed stability to the Middle East region. This act of senseless violence only strengthens our drive to work together as two nations seeking peace in a region rife with turmoil.

Turkey Caucus Co-Chairs’ Statement of Condolences

Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on U.S. - Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans

Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY/1st) - Co-Chair
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN/9th) - Co-Chair
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC/5th) - Co-Chair
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA/11th) - Co-Chair

Statement of Condolences following the Terrorist Attack in Istanbul, Turkey

On behalf of the Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans, and as friends of the people of Turkey, we extend our heartfelt condolences in the wake of yesterday’s attacks at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. This heartbreaking tragedy reiterates the reality that terrorism makes no distinctions between nationalities or religions, as this horrific tragedy took place during the holy month of Ramadan, a sacred time of reflection and prayer for the Muslim faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the 41 who died and the more than 200 who were injured during yesterday’s attacks. We stand together with Turkey, a longstanding friend and ally of the United States, during this time of national mourning.