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G. Lincoln McCurdy, President
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Guler Koknar, Vice President
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Bruce Fein, Resident Scholar
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David Saltzman, Counsel
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Sema Muslu, Project Coordinator
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is an educational, charitable organization incorporated in February 2007. Based in the nation’s capital, TCA’s objective is to
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Educate the general public about Turkey and Turkish Americans and voice their opinion on critical issues to interested parties.
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Engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders.
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Promote and advance the interests of the Turkish American community and Turks.
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Foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
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Protect the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of Turkey and Turkish Americans in the media and the arts.
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Serve as a think tank of expertise and a clearinghouse of information on Turkey and Americans of Turkish descent.
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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
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Educational programs on Turkish American issues, Turkish heritage and Turkey.
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Civic consciousness seminars on issues affecting Turkish Americans and the importance for Turkish Americans being involved in the political process.
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Scholarships and internship programs for Turkish Americans interested in political science, public administration and communication.
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News dissemination about the Turkish American perspective on critical issues and the activities and achievements of Turkish Americans.
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Educational and cultural tours between Turkey and the United States.
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Sister city relationships between Turkish and American cities.
Message from the
Co-Chairs of the
Congressional Caucus on Turkey
On behalf of the membership of the Congressional Caucus on Turkey in the U.S. House of Representatives, we wish to extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA). We are pleased that a new organization has been established to foster greater understanding of issues impacting the Turkish American community through public education both in Washington and across the nation. We look forward to working with TCA, and believe that with their support and participation members of Congress will be more effective in addressing the concerns of the Turkish American community in addition to promoting stronger US-Turkish relations.
Congresswoman Kay Granger
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus
on Turkey |
Congressman Robert Wexler
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus
on Turkey |
Congressman Ed Whitfield
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus
on Turkey |
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