Helping low-income families, refugees, and marginalized communities in Calgary and beyond by providing information and support.
Confusion, frustration, sadness, and poverty impact our community. TICO collaborates with local partners and governments to provide immediate and long-term support.
We offer free consultations, access to resources, community networking, and basic computer training for individuals facing debt, job insecurity, food shortages, and housing risks.
All TICO programs are free and accessible to the public.
From Calgary classrooms to aid in Ethiopia.
TICO aims to bridge gaps in services, alleviate poverty in underserved communities, promote education for all ages, and support newcomers in achieving integration and empowerment. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to their communities.
Food security, hygiene products, essential medications, and clothing for those in need, along with counseling for women and girls affected by conflict or violence.
Digital literacy, computer skills, and AI fundamentals at the TICO Digital & Skills Development Center, along with workshops on Oromo history and traditional practices.
Settlement navigation, language support, translation, financial literacy, career readiness, and mentorship to eliminate barriers to essential community resources.
Free programs are offered at the TICO Digital Literacy, Settlement & Workforce Center in Calgary and online to communities globally.
Computer and operating system basics, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, online safety, and AI fundamentals for the modern workplace.
Culturally appropriate food assistance, hygiene products, essential medications, and clothing for families, seniors, and newcomers in need.
Confidential and compassionate counseling for women and girls affected by conflict, violence, or displacement, along with culturally responsive family counseling.
Workshops on Oromo history, Afaan Oromoo, the Gadaa system, and Tuulamaa traditions, so our youth grow up proud of their identity.
Practical support with housing, banking, and government benefits, along with translation, language assistance, and financial literacy.
Resume customization, interview preparation, Canadian workplace terminology, mentorship, and practical work placements.
Newcomers face a “double barrier”: navigating unfamiliar systems while losing support networks, complicating their transition. Families in East Africa encounter displacement and economic challenges that hinder their adaptation. TICO works to turn these obstacles into pathways for success by providing culturally competent support tailored to their unique needs.
Many individuals lack the computer and AI skills that today's jobs require.
Skilled individuals face challenges with Canadian resume standards and workplace culture.
Poverty, food insecurity, and language barriers hinder integration.
Few spaces honor newcomers' heritage while assisting them in settling.
From digital literacy programs in Calgary that empower individuals to navigate technology, to critical emergency food assistance initiatives in Ethiopia aimed at alleviating hunger and providing support to those in need.
Volunteers used 13 vehicles and a truck to transport groceries from the donors’ store to a distribution center, followed by our first large-scale food distribution for seniors.
Our new physical center in Calgary will serve as a hub for community connection, digital empowerment, and economic mobility.
We celebrated two years of service with a week of commemoration from February 16 to 21, 2026.
Donate, volunteer your skills, or collaborate with us to build stronger, more inclusive communities in Calgary and around the world.
Whether you need settlement support, want to join digital literacy training, require emergency food assistance, or would like to collaborate with us, our team is here for you. All of our programs are free of charge.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Middle East (UAE)
East Africa (Oromia, Ethiopia)
+1 825-561-2084
+1 587-917-8905
tico@tuulamaa.org
tuulamaa2023@gmail.com
Registered Canadian Charity
