About ATAA

Our Vision

The organization was first founded on October 29, 2008, as a small Turkish-American Social Club with the main goal of observing national holidays, celebrating special occasions and promoting a better understanding of Turkiye and Turkish people in the USA. In 2023, the Austin Turkish American Association was formed and registered as a non-profit entity in Texas. In 2024, it was registered with IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization.

The acronym ATAA-AUSTIN is consistent with the philosophy of the association members adhering to the teachings of the founder of modern Turkiye, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (also referred to as ATA, meaning “father” in Turkish).

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring together individuals of Turkish descent and anyone interested in Turkish culture in and around Austin through social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities, and to strengthen social unity. As ATAA, we organize events that foster friendship, understanding, and cooperation between the Turkish and U.S. communities, benefiting both societies

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Our Values

Human Rights and Individual Freedoms

We are a community that respects human rights and values individual freedoms.

Democracy and Peace

We believe in democracy, peace, and social harmony, and we aim to promote these values.

Cultural Richness

We are committed to introducing Turkish culture, history, and language, and to passing these values on to future generations.

Social Responsibility

We organize social, educational, cultural, and charitable activities to foster better understanding and friendship between the U.S. and Turkish communities.