USAN list of the Azerbaijani-American and Turkic Diaspora organizations in North America
The following list of the Azerbaijani-American Diaspora organizations, as well as Turkic and Jewish-Azerbaijani organizations, who are partners or affiliated with USAN, was compiled by the U.S. Azeris Network (USAN). The U.S. Azeris Network (USAN), located at http://www.USAzeris.org, is a registered non-profit, non-partisan,
non-sectarian genuine grassroots advocacy and voter education network
that is facilitating political activism and efforts by the
Azerbaijani-Americans and other Turkic-Americans and their associations,
organizations, councils, conferences, and other formal, semi-formal and
informal groups, on federal, state and local levels. USAN is the first
nationwide grassroots organization uniting Azerbaijani-Americans, being
created by the grassroots, for the grassroots.
Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC), a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization, is a non-profit organization established with a purpose of promoting education and scholarship about Azerbaijani identity, history and culture; advocating the interests of Azerbaijani-Americans and facilitating their active integration into U.S. public life. With main operations in California and Texas and, in collaboration with other Azerbaijani grassroots organizations in the US, AAC is dedicated to uniting all Azerbaijani-Americans as well as to strengthening ties between the United States and Azerbaijan. Website: http://aac.azeris.org
U.S.-Azerbaijan Council (USAC), based in Washington, D.C., is a 501(c)4, non-partisan, non-profit organization serving the development of U.S.-Azerbaijani relations. Our goal is to foster greater interest in and knowledge about Azerbaijan as well as about the whole Caspian region. Website: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/HOMEPAGES/USAZERB/public.htm
Mirvari International Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization, assists vulnerable and marginalized children in Azerbaijan through charitable activities such as providing funds to support their everyday living and health-related expenses, and otherwise improving their well-being. Website: http://mirvari.org
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is an educational, charitable organization incorporated in February 2007. Website: http://www.turkishcoalition.org
TC-USA PAC – a bipartisan organization supporting political candidates who endorse a strong US-Turkish relationship and encouraging Turkish Americans to participate in the US political process. Website:
http://www.tc-usa-pac.org
ATAF – Azerbaijan Turkey America Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization, dedicated the strengthening the relations between the three states.
Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), based in Washington, D.C., is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization. The objective of the Assembly is to coordinate the activities of member Turkish American associations and individual members of the Assembly for the purpose of presenting a more balanced view of Turkey and of the Turkish people, and emphasizing the importance of enhanced understanding between Turkey and the United States. Website: http://www.ATAA.org
Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA), New York-based federation (also known under the "TADF" acronym), uniting dozens of Turkish-American and Azerbaijani-American organizations in Tristate area since 1956. Website: http://www.FTAA.org
Nevada Turkish American Association, a new but very active organization in the state of Nevada, with an impressive list of accomplishments. Website: http://www.nvtaa.org
Houston Baku Sister City Association (HBSCA) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that aspires to connect Houston and Baku through creating and strengthening partnerships in business, culture and education. We strive to be valued for our people, partnership and performance. Website: http://www.HoustonBaku.com
Houston Azerbaijanis is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of friendship between the United States and Azerbaijan through cultural, educational, social and charitable activities in the Houston metropolitan area. One of the primary goals of our organization is to support Houston Azerbaijanis Folk Dance Group and promote Azerbaijani arts in Houston and its vicinity. Website: http://www.HoustonAzerbaijanis.org
Azerbaijani American Cultural Association (AACA) (Miami, Florida)
Azerbaijan Association of New York (Brooklyn, NY)
Azerbaijan Cultural Society of Northern California (San Jose, CA). Website: http://www.ACSNC.org
Assembly of Azerbaijani Canadian Organizations (Toronto, Canada)
Azerbaijani Diaspora in Mexico (website not available yet)
Azerbaijan Cultural Association of Michigan (ACAM) (Lansing, Michigan)
Northern California Azerbaijan Culture Center (San Francisco, CA)
U.S. Turkic Network (USTN) – a USAN-like grassroots advocacy and voter education nonprofit uniting all Turkic-Americans. Website: http://www.USTurkic.org
Turkica – a unique new one-of-a-kind Web 2.0 social networking, linking and sharing network for all the Turkic-speaking people around the world. Website: http://www.Turkica.com
U.S. Azeris Network (USAN) is a registered non-profit, non-partisan,
non-sectarian genuine grassroots advocacy and voter education network
that is facilitating political activism and efforts by the
Azerbaijani-Americans and other Turkic-Americans and their associations,
organizations, councils, conferences, and other formal, semi-formal and
informal groups, on federal, state and local levels. USAN is the first
nationwide grassroots organization uniting Azerbaijani-Americans, being
created by the grassroots, for the grassroots. Website: http://www.USAzeris.org
Additionally, there are dozens of email listservers for announcements, news and discussions of Azerbaijani-American issues and events:
