The right to dignity and safety
When families face harassment, intimidation or separation, we record what happened, stand beside them, and bring their stories to the people with the power to act.
How we help →Americans with roots in Türkiye, the crossroads of great civilizations
Every family deserves to speak, believe and belong — without fear.
We stand up for the human, civic and religious rights of people from Türkiye and the wider Turkic world — of every ethnicity, language and faith — and their families. When those rights are threatened, we document it, we speak up, we stand up against it as a community, and we make sure no family faces it alone.
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Everyone is welcome
“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving — it doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again, come.”
That is the spirit of UAD. We are a non-partisan organization. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, wherever you come from — it does not matter to us. We care about you.
The rights we defend
Three freedoms no family should have to fight for alone.
The right to speak and take part
We help families understand their rights, take part in community life, and stand up to discrimination at work, at school and in public services.
Know your rights →The right to believe
We defend every family’s freedom of conscience: to pray and gather in their own faith — or in none — and to pass their beliefs, language and traditions on to their children.
Who we are →You don’t have to face this alone.
Food and shelter, consulate paperwork, a death in the family, a legal or immigration question, discrimination or a threat to your rights — whatever you are facing, tell us. We will listen, in confidence, and help. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 first. If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988.
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Services we offer
Free, confidential help for whatever you are facing.
Thirty services in seven areas, open to everyone, whatever your background or faith.
Urgent needs
Crisis support, food, emergency shelter, domestic violence support and disaster relief.
Learn more →Legal and immigration
Free consultations with licensed attorneys and accredited representatives, workplace rights, family matters and fraud help.
Learn more →Paperwork, consulates and new arrivals
Consulate services, getting settled, benefits, document translation, forms and free tax help.
Learn more →Family, health and loss
A death in the family, finding healthcare, support for seniors and someone to talk to.
Learn more →Faith and community
Religious accommodation, faith leaders of your choice, hospital and prison visits, interpreters.
Learn more →Safety and civil rights
Documenting incidents, transnational repression and online harassment.
Learn more →Work, business and students
Job help, small business support and student support.
Learn more →See all services
All 30 services, with the 911/988 first rule, on one page.
→Get involved
There is a place for you here.
Whoever you are and wherever your roots are, you can stand with us.
Become a member
Free for students, $10 a year for individuals, $20 for families. Add your name and your voice.
Join UAD →Volunteer
Legal help, interpreting, family support, events, media and tech. An hour from you can change a family’s story.
Give your time →Youth & allies
Student ambassadors, service hours, workshops and a real voice on our youth advisory council.
Stand up for your neighbors →Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who does UAD help?
People with roots in Türkiye, the crossroads of great civilizations, and the wider Turkic world — of every ethnicity, language and faith — and their families. We also stand with every neighbor who believes in fairness.
Is UAD a political organization?
No. UAD is non-partisan. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We stand up for people’s human, civic and religious rights, peacefully, through America’s laws, institutions and free press.
Who can become a member, and what does it cost?
Everyone is welcome, whatever your background or faith. Membership is free for students, $10 a year for individuals and $20 a year for families.
Can I get help in Turkish?
Yes. You can reach us in English or Turkish, and we work with volunteer interpreters for other languages our families speak. Everything you share is kept confidential.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Gifts to our community programs through [UAD FOUNDATION NAME], a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Gifts to our advocacy through [UAD ACTION NAME], a 501(c)(4) organization, are not tax-deductible.
My family isn’t from Türkiye. Can I still get involved?
Absolutely. We are all Americans, and protecting one community’s rights protects everyone’s. Students and young people of every background can join our Youth & allies programs, and anyone can volunteer or become a member.
Donate
When a family calls for help, your gift is what answers.
Give to community programs (tax-deductible) or to our advocacy work. Monthly gifts help us promise the next family that someone will be there.