Turkish Women's League of America

The Turkish Women's League of America (TWLA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Turkish language, culture, and heritage in the United States. Based in Staten Island, NY, TWLA operates as one of the oldest active Turkish-American organizations in the nation, having served the community since its establishment in 1958. The organization specializes in cultural education and community engagement through a comprehensive range of programs and events designed to foster understanding between American and Turkish women. TWLA hosts the New York TWLA Atatürk School, an educational institution that has been a cornerstone of cultural transmission since 1971, providing Turkish language instruction and cultural studies to younger generations. The organization regularly organizes social and cultural meetings, conferences, seminars, art exhibitions, concerts, theater events, and book signings throughout the New York area. These carefully curated programs serve the Turkish-American community while promoting cross-cultural dialogue and friendship. TWLA's work extends beyond cultural programming to advocacy and community support, partnering with other non-governmental organizations to advance women's empowerment and social progress. Led by an experienced board of directors representing diverse professional backgrounds, the organization maintains a strong commitment to its mission of promoting mutual understanding and preserving Turkish cultural identity for future generations in the Staten Island and greater New York region.