What we do?
To improve the standard of life of Ethiopian children and young adults, who currently live below the poverty level, by increasing the availability of basic education, and sponsorship. Our goals are to achieve the following:
- provide educational support for 4,780 students and OVC
- provide special care for children living with HIV/AIDS.
In Canada Vision and Mission
- To build the black community, anti racism, networking with diverse community and expose to a variety of culture
- Strengthen the governance and organization management of THACA for the better service of immigrant Black Africans in Canada
- Help the African newcomer youth, so they are not confused by the western values and beliefs
- Help African newcomer with the language barriers that make it difficult to communicate with other
- Language interpretation and support with registration, intake meeting, parent meeting, parent teacher conference, conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness building with families, school staff, newcomer, youth
- Preparation for the work opportunity
- Youth leadership and mentorship opportunities and training
- Connect youth and families to their communities in Calgary, both inside and outside of school
- Empower youth, parents and school to achieve success academically and socially to foster a sense of belonging
Current Projects
To advance education providing books, equipment, and educational aids to the student attending school in East and West Hararge in the Oromiya region, Ethiopia
To advance education by providing public available scholarship, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance to students in Ethiopia to be used for elementary, secondary or post-secondary education.
Group on focus
- Youths
- Students
