Assembly of Turkish American Associations

Turkish American
Youth Councils

A growing national network of youth councils under ATAA — empowering the next generation of Turkish Americans through leadership, cultural heritage, and community engagement.

3+ Youth councils & growing
14–24 Ages served
50+ ATAA member associations
1979 ATAA founded in Washington, DC

Who we are

One community, coast to coast

ATAA Youth Councils operate under the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, the largest democratically elected Turkish American membership organization in the United States. Each council is a local home for Turkish American youth — organized by students, guided by mentors, and connected to a nationwide network.

Every council hosts its own programs and keeps its own identity, while sharing one mission: raising confident young leaders who carry their heritage forward and give back to their communities.

  • Leadership Development

    Public speaking, project management, mentorship circles, and college & career preparation.

  • Cultural Heritage

    Programs celebrating Turkish history, language, and arts — keeping culture alive across generations.

  • Community Engagement

    Service projects, civic participation, and connections across the Turkish American community.

Find your council

Youth councils across the country

Each council connects directly to ATAA and serves its own region.

Northern California

ATAA NorCal Turkish American Youth Council

A home for Turkish American youth ages 14–24 across the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and the Central Valley — with leadership training, mentorship circles, college prep panels, and cultural programs.

South Florida

Palm Beach Turkish-American Youth Council

Bringing together Turkish American youth in Palm Beach and across South Florida through cultural celebrations, community events, and service.

Midwest

ATAA Midwest Turkish American Youth Council

Connecting Turkish American students and young professionals across the Midwest with webinars, college admissions programs, cultural celebrations, and volunteer projects.

Coming soon

Your region could be next

New councils are forming across the country. If there isn't one near you yet, you can be the one who starts it.

Start a council in your region

Are you a Turkish American student who wants to bring your community together? ATAA supports new youth councils with guidance, a national network, and a home on ataayouth.org — every council gets its own subdomain.

Get in touch through ATAA