OUR STORY

Founded in 1987, ATA-NC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Turkish culture and sharing Turkish heritage within the Triangle community and throughout the state of North Carolina. ATA-NC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. ATA-NC is dedicated to:
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promoting a closer understanding of and further cultural relations among the peoples of Turkey and the state of North Carolina,
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disseminating information concerning life and work in the state of North Carolina and Turkey,
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furthering the interests of the Turkish American community in the state of North Carolina,
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cooperating with institutions, organizations or individuals engaged in similar activities in North Carolina and Turkey.
​Non-discrimination policy: During any provision of services, ATA-NC does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, color, religious affiliation, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, national origin, language, educational background, and/or veteran status.
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ATA-NC complies with the OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Checking Policy on all fund recipients.
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We have members from all over North Carolina and serve our community with various activities. Some of them are: Turkish School for our children, Raleigh International Festival, and various other activities.
Members of the 2022 ATA-NC Board of Directors and Executive Committee pictured at the entrance of the Turkish House in Cary.
Executive Committee
2023
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
5th Exe. Member:
Ozgur Ozkurt
Semra Tariq
Altug Sipal
Metin Aydemir
Rabia Rana
Board of Directors/2023
Feyzan Baysal (2023-2024)
Can Güralp (2023-2024)
Sadık Okar (2023-2024)
Zeki KeleÅŸ (2023-2024)
Okan Pala (2022-2023)
Zahit Sahin (2022-2023)
Gunseli Shareef (2022-2023)
Honorary Member - Gwen Sancar
