Indo-Canadian Women's Association

Community and Immigrant Settlement Servicesicwaedmonton.org

Company typePrivate
Founded1984
HeadquartersEdmonton, Canada
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

Indo-Canadian Women's Association firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Indo-Canadian Women's Association
Legal name: Indo-Canadian Women's Association
Website: https://icwaedmonton.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1984
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
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Indo-Canadian Women's Association industry classification

Industry

Product category: Community and Immigrant Settlement Services
NAICS: Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Language Schools (611630), Computer Training (61142)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYEDAJAGAH
Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs
Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)
SECONDARYEDAAACAA
General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL)
Education/Adult & Continuing Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) & Adult Language Learning
SECONDARYEDAAACAB
ESL Literacy & Foundational English (Pre-beginner/Alphabetics)
Education/Adult & Continuing Education/English as a Second Language (ESL) & Adult Language Learning

Keywords

Immigrant settlement services
English language classes
Digital literacy training
Women's community programs
Newcomer integration support

Where Indo-Canadian Women's Association is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Edmonton
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Indo-Canadian Women's Association business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Membership Fees: Annual membership costs $10 per person with lifetime membership available for $100. Members receive newsletters, event information, and exclusive access to activities.
Donations: The organization accepts donations through PayPal and other means to support workshops, programs, and community impact in the Edmonton region.
Grant Funding: As a registered charitable organization, ICWA receives grant funding from government sources including the Government of Canada, Status of Women Canada, and other institutional funders to support settlement services and programming.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Annual Membership
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	Lifetime Membership

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Indo-Canadian Women's Association product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ICWA delivers educational classes (English Beginner, English Advanced, and Digital Literacy/Computer Literacy) and community programs (Women's, Youth, Adult & Seniors, Job Readiness, Chair Yoga, Pranayama, Adult Leadership) for immigrants, newcomers, and visible minorities in Edmonton. Through its Edmonton Newcomer Settlement Services (ENSS) sub-brand, it provides direct hands-on settlement support for the first five years of newcomer integration, including referrals and integration assistance. Services are offered in-person at its Mill Woods office and through online/virtual formats.

Product overview

ICWA is a non-profit organization serving immigrants in Edmonton since 1984, offering a portfolio of educational classes and community programs. The core offerings include English language instruction (Beginner and Advanced classes), Digital Literacy/Computer classes, and various programming for youth, adults, seniors, and women. Programs include Job Readiness, Chair Yoga, Pranayama, and the Adult Leadership Program. ICWA also operates Edmonton Newcomer Settlement Services (ENSS) as a sub-brand providing settlement assistance. A membership program is available for community involvement. The organization provides both in-person and online options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Edmonton Newcomer Settlement Services (ENSS): A sub-brand of ICWA providing direct, hands-on settlement services supporting the first five years of settlement for newcomers in Edmonton, open to all newcomers from across the globe.

Products and services

English Beginner Classes ESL classes teaching basic English communication skills for daily activities, available to newcomers and immigrants of all skill levels with in-person and online options. Taught by Kusam Khurana.
English Advanced Classes Advanced English language instruction for experienced speakers looking to broaden their comprehension and fluency. Taught by Chouaib El Bouhali.
Digital Literacy / Computer Literacy Classes Computer skills training covering Microsoft Office, Google Suite, typing, and mobile applications to build fundamental digital skills for daily living. Taught by Raman Maini.
Youth Programs Programs directed towards youth to help them integrate into Canadian society and build connections, including the Youth Leadership Program.
Adult & Seniors Programs Programs for adults and seniors including yoga, health information workshops, and activities to improve quality of life.
Women's Programs Programming specifically for women, providing support, education, and community connections.
Job Readiness Program Career counseling and job preparation program helping immigrants prepare for employment in Canada.
Chair Yoga Gentle yoga class conducted while seated, making it accessible for seniors and those with limited mobility.
Pranayama (Breathing) Class Breathing exercises and meditation class promoting physical well-being and stress management.
Adult Leadership Program Leadership development program for adults to build skills and empower community participation.
Edmonton Newcomer Settlement Services (ENSS) Sub-brand of ICWA providing direct settlement services supporting the first five years for newcomers in Edmonton, including integration assistance and referral services.
ICWA Membership Annual membership for $10/year or lifetime membership for $100, providing access to exclusive opportunities, newsletters, and ability to influence organizational decisions.

Companies that use Indo-Canadian Women's Association

Customer profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Indo-Canadian Women's Association technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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Core technology

AI maturity

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Indo-Canadian Women's Association partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Service CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government partner for service delivery and referral services for newcomers and citizens.
University of AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner for potential research collaboration and community engagement.
HelpAge CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on the rights and well-being of older people, potentially for senior programming.
Royal Alexandra HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for health-related workshops and health information programming.
New HorizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for immigrant and settlement services.
WAGEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization related to women's empowerment or advocacy.
EkalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sponsor and partner organization.
Immigration and Settlement Services (South and Central Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agencies for immigrant settlement services with offices in Edmonton for referrals and collaboration.
Mennonite Centre of NewcomerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSettlement services partner providing support to newcomers in Edmonton.
Edmonton Immigrant Services AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization for immigrant services in Edmonton, referral and collaboration partner.
Changing Together – A Centre for Immigrant WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized partner for immigrant women's services and support programs.
ASSIST Community Services CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner settlement agency providing comprehensive services to newcomers in Edmonton.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Indo-Canadian Women's Association competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

YWCA Edmonton: Edmonton's YWCA delivers women's empowerment, newcomer support, and settlement services. Direct peer in the women-focused community services niche with overlapping programs (women's programming, settlement, ESL) and similar grant funding profile.
ASSIST Community Services Centre: Edmonton settlement agency offering comprehensive newcomer services. Direct peer as both an ICWA partner referral source and a competitor for the same pool of newcomer clients and the same municipal/provincial grant dollars.
Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women: Edmonton-based nonprofit providing services specifically for immigrant women. Direct peer in the women's-empowerment and immigrant-women segment — overlapping mission with ICWA's core purpose and competing for the same Status of Women Canada funding.
Catholic Social Services (Edmonton): Large Edmonton-based social services agency with substantial settlement and newcomer programs. Direct peer competing for the same newcomer client base and government settlement contracts, with greater scale and institutional funding capacity.
Mennonite Centre for Newcomers: Edmonton-based settlement agency providing newcomer integration services. Direct peer because it competes for the same immigrant clients and government settlement grants in the Edmonton market, with mutual referral relationships documented in ICWA's partnership list.
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA): Umbrella organization coordinating immigrant services across Edmonton. Direct peer because it both funnels referrals to ICWA and competes for settlement-program funding, operating in the same ESL, settlement, and integration space.
Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative: Edmonton nonprofit providing multicultural and immigrant health and settlement support. Direct peer in the immigrant-services space with overlapping community integration mission and similar funder base in Alberta.

Regional players

Canada's South Asian Women's Network: National/regional advocacy organization serving South Asian women in Canada. Regional peer because it overlaps in mission (South Asian women's empowerment) but operates at a broader geography and advocacy level rather than direct service delivery in Edmonton.

Others

United Way Alberta Capital Region: Regional funder and coordinator that channels foundation dollars to Edmonton settlement and community-service nonprofits including ICWA's peer agencies. Adjacent enabler rather than direct competitor, but a strategic relationship for ICWA's growth.

Emerging players

NorQuest College (ESL & Settlement Programs): Edmonton-based post-secondary institution with extensive ESL, settlement, and community programs for newcomers. Emerging peer operating at significantly larger scale than ICWA but with overlapping learner base and government-funded adult ESL offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Indo-Canadian Women's Association financial estimates

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Indo-Canadian Women's Association leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Indo-Canadian Women's Association subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Indo-Canadian Women's Association funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Indo-Canadian Women's Association M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Indo-Canadian Women's Association

What does Indo-Canadian Women's Association do?

Is Indo-Canadian Women's Association a public or private company?

Indo-Canadian Women's Association is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Indo-Canadian Women's Association founded?

Indo-Canadian Women's Association was founded in 1984. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Indo-Canadian Women's Association based?

Indo-Canadian Women's Association is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Indo-Canadian Women's Association make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are donations and grant Funding.

Who are Indo-Canadian Women's Association's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are YWCA Edmonton, ASSIST Community Services Centre, Changing Together - A Centre for Immigrant Women, Catholic Social Services (Edmonton), Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) and Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative. Canada's South Asian Women's Network is listed as a regional player. United Way Alberta Capital Region is listed as an others. NorQuest College (ESL & Settlement Programs) is listed as an emerging player.

Does Indo-Canadian Women's Association have an API?

No public API is recorded for Indo-Canadian Women's Association.

What industry is Indo-Canadian Women's Association in?

Indo-Canadian Women's Association's product category is Community and Immigrant Settlement Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAGAH, Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs, with a secondary code of EDAAACAA, General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL). Its NAICS code is 611 and its SIC code is 8200.