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The American Friends of Turkey (AFOT), based in Washington, DC, is a charitable organization organized and operated pursuant to Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. AFOT's programs and activities promote greater public awareness and understanding of Turkey's history, culture and modern day society. Contributions to AFOT are tax deductible as charitable contributions
To create quality opportunities for American opinion-makers, and future opinion-makers, to be exposed to the rich, multifaceted culture of one of the United States' most reliable friends and allies.
Who Are the American Friends of Turkey?
AFOT was founded in 1982 by Americans who had come to know Turkey through professional and other contacts, and who were concerned about the proliferation of negative stereotypes that could undermine friendship between the two countries. Since then, AFOT has sought through various means to build bridges between the U.S. and Turkish peoples. Today, its focus is on creating opportunities, primarily but not exclusively in the greater Washington, D.C. area, for current and future American opinion-makers to be exposed to Turkey's uniquely rich culture. Our expectation is that such exposure will help a broad cross-section of American society better appreciate the links of friendship, tradition, and common interest that bind our two peoples.
In addition to the annual Ralph E. Ropp reception (named for the organization's founder), AFOT several times each year brings together selected Americans and Turks for informal exchanges of view on current issues affecting the U.S.-Turkish relationship. AFOT funds yearly visits by Congressional staff members to Turkey and provides financial support to programs for undergraduate study in there. It also provides grants for projects contributing to stronger ties between the United States and Turkey.
[AFOT is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit association organized and operated pursuant to Section 301 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are usually tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law. Please confer with your tax professional to access the deductibility of your donation.]