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.
Mission
- Educate the general public about Turkey and Turkish Americans and voice their opinion on critical issues to interested parties.
- Engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders.
- Promote and advance the interests of the Turkish American community and Turks.
- Foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
- Protect the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of Turkey and Turkish Americans in the media and the arts.
- Serve as a think tank of expertise and a clearinghouse of information on Turkey and Americans of Turkish descent.
- Identify and recognize the achievements of Turkish Americans in academia, arts, business, education, government, public service and science.
In carrying out its mission, TCA is committed to building coalitions and working with all like minded organizations, based on shared values and goals, on the local, state and national levels in the sponsorship and organization of Educational programs on Turkish American issues, Turkish heritage and Turkey.
- Civic consciousness seminars on issues affecting Turkish Americans and the importance for Turkish Americans being involved in the political process.
- Scholarships and internship programs for Turkish Americans interested in political science, public administration and communication.
- News dissemination about the Turkish American perspective on critical issues and the activities and achievements of Turkish Americans.
- Educational and cultural tours between Turkey and the United States.
- Sister city relationships between Turkish and American cities.
TCA Receives ATAA Şükrü Elekdağ Award
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) received the 2015 ATAA Şükrü Elekdağ Award at the ATAA Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2015.
This Award was established in 1998 and is given annually to an individual or organization who has made significant contributions in the form of a life career, a body of work, publication or project to promote a better understanding and closer relationship between the American and Turkish people.
TCA was selected to receive this award for its outstanding contributions to educate the general public about Türkiye and Turkish Americans; encourage young Turkish American leaders through its programs and enhance public knowledge and understanding on issues concerning Türkiye and U.S.-Türkiye relations and guiding the Turkish American community to be active in civic issues.
