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Our vision is to build a vibrant and inclusive Turkish youth community throughout Palm Beach County, Florida, where every student feels welcomed, connected, and inspired to grow. Beginning in Wellington and expanding across the county, we strive to create meaningful opportunities for friendship, leadership, volunteerism, and personal development.
We are committed to strengthening connections among Turkish-American youth while fostering lasting friendships with the broader American and multicultural communities. By celebrating our Turkish heritage and embracing cultural diversity, we aim to develop confident, compassionate, and globally minded young leaders who will build bridges between cultures and make a positive impact in their communities.
The Palm Beach Turkish-American Youth Council (PBTAYC) empowers the next generation of leaders by fostering cultural awareness, community engagement, leadership, and service. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating Turkish heritage while creating opportunities for youth to build meaningful connections across cultures.
Open to students of all backgrounds, PBTAYC welcomes those who value cultural exchange, civic engagement, and cross-cultural understanding. Through educational programs, volunteer initiatives, leadership development, and community partnerships, we strengthen local ties while supporting the mission of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) to promote enduring friendship and cooperation between Türkiye and the United States.
Our values to help us accomplish our vision and our mission are:
Inclusion and diversity
Education
Ethics
Bonding and Community
Initiative
Environment
Inquiries go to: pbtayc@gmail.com