The Tiyya Foundation

The Tiyya Foundation Tiyya is a non-profit organization that provides community support & educational opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and displaced American families.

We strive to provide community support and educational opportunities for refugees, low-income immigrants, and displaced American families. In doing so, we hope to create a community that fosters the development of self-sufficiency, ultimately helping our program participants overcome obstacles and actively participate in society.

“Leadership is not measured by the absence of hardship. It is measured by what you choose to build despite it.” These ar...
08/07/2026

“Leadership is not measured by the absence of hardship. It is measured by what you choose to build despite it.”

These are the words of Stephen Muhwezi, one of our very own, a public health advocate and community builder who founded one of western Uganda’s first LGBTQ+ organizations before rebuilding his life in Los Angeles.

In a recent feature with the Los Angeles Blade, Stephen shares his story. What comes through is a belief he has carried across continents: that every new beginning is easier when someone walks beside you.

Read his full story at the link in bio.

07/30/2026

Building a new life takes many things at once. A sense of belonging, steady work, and the practical support that helps a family settle in.

At Tiyya, families find real support and people who understand the road they are walking.

Learn more or get involved at the link in bio. 🔗

Once a month, Tea & Tots gives families a reason to slow down. Parents chat while their children play, everyone shares a...
07/15/2026

Once a month, Tea & Tots gives families a reason to slow down. Parents chat while their children play, everyone shares a warm meal, and no one leaves without the support they need.

At Tiyya, we believe in the power of gathering, and in celebrating the strength families carry with them. To learn how to get involved and support our mission, visit the link in bio.

At Tiyya, rebuilding a life never happens alone. We have always been a place where many communities build something new ...
07/10/2026

At Tiyya, rebuilding a life never happens alone. We have always been a place where many communities build something new together, as neighbors, family, and friends.

Visit the link in bio to learn more. 🔗

Some things you carry no matter how far you travel. A recipe, a ritual, a language spoken at home. Tiyya was founded on ...
07/05/2026

Some things you carry no matter how far you travel. A recipe, a ritual, a language spoken at home. Tiyya was founded on the belief that culture is worth protecting. It shapes everything we do, from our family programs to Flavors From Afar.

Learn more at the link in bio. 🔗

Our Economic Advancement program connects people to jobs across more than a dozen industries. We work alongside particip...
06/30/2026

Our Economic Advancement program connects people to jobs across more than a dozen industries. We work alongside participants through every step, from resume building and interview prep to career counseling and direct placement with employers.

Learn more at the link in bio. 🔗

We are hiring a Business Manager to support both Tiyya Foundation and Flavors From Afar! Our programs serve transgender ...
06/20/2026

We are hiring a Business Manager to support both Tiyya Foundation and Flavors From Afar!

Our programs serve transgender asylum seekers, families displaced by war and genocide, low income immigrants, expats who are unable to visit their countries of origin, and stewards of Native American culture. We are looking for someone who can bring both strong operational skills and a deep care for people.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, experience in accounting and financial management, and has a people centered approach to leadership and service.

If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Link in bio.

This Saturday, March 14 @ 6:00 PM, in partnership with Soka University of America’s Leadership and Service program, Tiyy...
03/09/2026

This Saturday, March 14 @ 6:00 PM, in partnership with Soka University of America’s Leadership and Service program, Tiyya will present Music of Persia, an evening of global musical curation led by Tana Yonas. .wav

Sounds from Afar is an intentional listening experience, a space for community members to gather, reflect, and connect through music from around the world. This edition will center Persian (Iranian) sound and storytelling, creating an intimate and meaningful cultural exchange.

Address:
Soka University
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(Ikeda Library, Grand Reading Room, 4th Floor)

This event is Free. Please send an email to [email protected] by Thursday to rsvp.

Many thanks to our community partner, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach and Shervin Vadood, for sponsoring this event.
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Address

505 N Tustin Avenue, Ste 280
Santa Ana, CA
92705

Telephone

+17145475050

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