Empowering Communities. Building Futures.

Tuulamaa International Civic Organization (TICO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to uplifting equity-deserving communities in Calgary and Ethiopia. Through digital skills training, settlement support, cultural education, and poverty relief, we equip individuals and families with the tools they need to thrive.

Why TICO

TICO says, “You are not alone.” At TICO, we understand that confusion, frustration, depression, and poverty are major challenges that deeply affect our community members, no matter their age, gender, or background, including children, individuals, youth, families, and society as a whole. To effectively address these issues, it is important to collaborate with community partners and government agencies to implement both immediate fixes and long-term strategies for systemic problems. Our organization, TICO, is committed to meeting the needs of our communities through a range of comprehensive services, including consultations and free counseling. We also provide access to essential resources. TICO offers valuable information, facilitates community networking, and initiates services such as basic computer training to assist individuals in navigating difficulties such as debt stress, employment insecurity, food scarcity, and the risk of homelessness. We remain dedicated to enabling these vital support services.