Our identity
We embrace our Turkish Alevi identity, our cultural heritage and the values of the Republic together.
Türk Alevi Ocakları is a movement brought together to keep Turkish Alevi culture, faith and values alive and pass them on to future generations. Love for Imam Ali and the Ehl-i Beyt, Alevi-Bektashi spiritual wisdom and the richness of Turkish culture are all part of this approach.
Our publications emphasise Atatürk’s ideal of independence, the secular Republic, national unity and constitutional citizenship.
Keeping a heritage alive together
Our core aims include strengthening cultural and religious ties, learning about the traditions of deyiş and nefes devotional songs and cem worship, and supporting the sharing of knowledge about history and faith.
Mutual aid, education, cultural activities and ties with younger generations are vital to the continuity of this heritage.
The values of living together
Love for humanity and mutual consent
A spiritual path that honours human dignity, respects the rights of others, and values justice and sharing.
Freedom of belief and constitutional citizenship
A shared life in which no one suffers discrimination because of their beliefs or identity, and mutual respect is upheld.
Republic and independence
Commitment to Atatürk’s republican legacy, secularism, reason and science.
Cultural continuity and solidarity
Researching Turkish Alevi culture, keeping it alive and passing it on to future generations.
OUR PRESIDENT
Hasan Emre Çam
The movement’s introductory publications present Hasan Emre Çam as President of Türk Alevi Ocakları. His work emphasises Turkish and Alevi identity together, cultural transmission and social solidarity.
Read our president’s introduction
Shared identity and responsibility
We understand Turkish identity through a shared history, homeland, culture and commitment to a common future. We advocate coexistence among different beliefs in mutual respect and the exclusion of no one because of their identity.
On shared identity and brotherhood
Questions about our organisation
About our identity, principles and approach in our official publications Browse frequently asked questions.