Our board, together with the organization’s founders (CEO), staff, instructors, and volunteers, collectively brings a wealth of expertise in charitable governance, international development, education, and community advocacy.
Leading charity work and management in Canada and Ethiopia.
Overseeing daily operations at the TICO Digital Literacy, Settlement & Workforce Center.
Providing food security, relief assistance, and frontline support to those in need.
Guiding our vision with deep roots in the Oromo and wider equity-deserving communities.
Tech trainers, language instructors and career coaches delivering high-impact programs.
Compassionate caseworkers providing trauma-informed care and settlement navigation.
Seasoned professionals helping newcomers find their first job in Canada.
The next generation of leaders navigating the Canadian education system.
Empowered through weekly counseling and rights-based advocacy.
TICO flourishes thanks to the commitment of its Founder President, Girma Ayanne, along with the board, instructors, and staff. Our volunteers in Calgary work collaboratively with experienced instructors who oversee operations and facilitate classes both online via Zoom and in person. This enables us to reach diverse audiences across Canada and around the world, including the UAE, East Africa, and Ethiopia. Together, they form the cornerstone of our grassroots movement.
The dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic leaders who generously assist TICO in its important work and various initiatives play a crucial role in making a significant impact on the community. Their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions are essential in helping TICO achieve its goals and effectively carry out its mission.
History Teacher (Barsiisaa Seenaa)
TICO Member
TICO Member
Instructor, Jimma University
TICO Member
TICO Member
TICO Member
TICO Member
Artist
Poetry presented by Diriba Gudina, in collaboration with TICO’s Social Relations Leadership Team.
Finfinneen kun eenyu?
Moo, Addis abebaa beektuu?
Ce’umsi argamakee
Irraanfattee firakee
Sirraa muree handhuurakee
Siif moggaase maqaakee
Si mullisee jiraakee
Hamaa sirraa ari’ee
Gaariin sirraan bari’ee
Kun marti sirra taree
Gaafa barri siif dabe
Gadheen sirratti wal makte
Maqaa abbaa kee dagattee
Hundeeffamni maqaakee
Achii dhufaan seenaakee
Eenyuun akka abuuramtee
Gaafuma bu’uurumaa deebitee ugguramtee
Wal keessa bulbulamtee
Akka waan dhi’oo argamtee
Maqaa haaratti cuubamtee
Abaaboon haaradha duruu
Dacheen tuulamaa martuu
Eessaa reefu argattuu?
Taa’ee itti yaadamee
Argannoo dura argamee
Ittumaan jiraatamee
Addis abebaa yenyaa no
Ya minilik lifaatii
Jetti sanyiin abashaadhaa keessa dashaatii
Aannaaqin maqaa jalqabaatii
Baruma dhiyoo kanaa
Nuti isa durii jennaa
Tufaan qonna qotataa
Gullallee bosona ciree
Bineensa irraa hari’ee
Egaa kanaan hin teenye
Seenaa jaarraan qorannee
Agamsatti duulanii
Markaatoo moggaasanii
Daalattiin dirree balloo jedhamtee
Arat kiiloon hurufa boonbii jiddaa maaf jedhamtee
Jaan meedaa caffee Aannanii meksiikoo jedhamte
Golboo naannessoo maddii cerqoosin maalif taati
Finfinneen gaaddisa odaa jedhamte seenaan maaf hinkatabnee.
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