The purpose of the FTAA includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• To increase, improve, and promote public knowledge and understanding of Turkish and American culture, history and people
• To foster friendship and communication across the American and Turkish communities
• To promote the exchange of Turkish and American arts, culture, music and cuisine
• To mobilize humanitarian assistance locally and globally
• To coordinate lectures, seminars and other cultural events and activities related to preserving and promoting Turkish heritage
• To teach basic Turkish and English language proficiency skills