Annual National Turkish American Convention 2012

April 12-14, 2012, Washington, DC.

The 32. Annual National Turkish American Convention is organized by The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) , The Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) and Turkish American Cultural Centers (TACC)

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) is a fast-growing umbrella organization of Turkish American associations throughout the United States, Canada and Turkey, dedicated to pursuing the interests of Turkish Americans and friends of Turkey in Washington and beyond.

The Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) is a non-profit organization which was established in 1956 for the purpose of uniting and supporting the Turkish community within the United States.

Turkish American Cultural Center (TACC), a non-profit organization, was founded in 2003 with the mission to unite the Turkish-American community within the Washington DC Metropolitan area, strengthen relations with the surrounding population, and provide a cultural home for the Turkish people.

On April 12, Grassroots Day, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) hosted ATAA, FTAA and TACC local chapter leaders at the TCA’s new office building near the White House, for a day of training in public advocacy.