About Us


OZ-TAD (Oz Turkestan Culture, Education, Research and Strategy Association)



It is a non-governmental organization that operates with the aim of strengthening awareness of the Turkic world, protecting the cultural heritage of Turkic communities, especially in Afghanistan, and passing it on to future generations.

📌 The Main Objectives of ÖZ-TAD

  • To preserve the language, history, and culture of the Turkestan region.

  • To bring together Turkish communities in the diaspora, especially the Turks of Afghanistan.

  • Organizing cultural, academic and social events

  • To increase awareness of the Turkic world among young people.

  • To develop cultural collaborations with national and international institutions.

🎯 Areas of Activity

  • Cultural days and promotional programs

  • Academic panels and scientific meetings

  • Youth and education projects

  • Multilingual media and promotional activities

  • Joint organizations with Turkic world institutions

Essentially, ÖZ-TAD does this:
it preserves the past and carries its identity into the future.