The mission of the Berkeley Turkish School is to sponsor a nonpartisan forum through which individuals and institutions of Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine heritage, and their related interests, can collectively support their shared pursuits in the arts, sciences and humanities.
We are a volunteer based organization that does not discriminate against applicants, students, or faculty on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. The Berkeley Turkish School is a public charity with 501 (c) (3) status.
The new goals of BTS by the Bay Area Turkish Society are to:
Explore the rich heritage and traditions of the Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine cultures through diverse programs
Inspire the Turkish American community to learn and celebrate their rich and diverse culture and language, to engage confidently with and within a changing diverse world, and to lead positive, peaceful and purposeful lives in their communities as strong world citizens with solid foundations and values
Foster a strong sense of community and belonging through participation in arts and sharing traditions
Support personal growth and enrich individual lives through community engagement
Provide the opportunity to participate in a vibrant, enlightened, inclusive and open minded society
Exchange ideas with other ethnic groups to build cross-cultural understanding, and build bridges across cultures and generations
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Providing educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs for exploring, performing, presenting, and sharing Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine heritage and traditions with the Bay Area community through arts, dance, music, and food
Facilitating the empowerment of cultural and educational organizations for the promotion of cross-cultural studies