Culture Is The Bridge to Understanding And Meaningful Service
Cross-Cultural Learning Enriches Every Connection
Welcome to the Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies (TICCS). We are delighted to have you join a community where learning, dialogue, and cultural appreciation come together to nurture both the mind and spirit.
At TICCS, we foster an inclusive environment that promotes understanding, respect, and collaboration across diverse backgrounds. We encourage you to engage deeply with African culture and broaden your global perspectives. May your time here be transformative, filled with growth, discovery, and meaningful connections.
We are excited to support you on your journey.
— Rev. Fr. Samuel Yaw Adu, SVD
(Director)
Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies (TICCS) is a renowned center for cultural research, academic study, and community engagement based in Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana. Established in 1983 by Fr. Jon Kirby, SVD—an American missionary, scholar, and anthropologist.
To promote cultural understanding, inspire learning, and support holistic human development.
Education at TICCS deepens cultural understanding, builds skills, and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully to community development and a more connected world.
At TICCS, health education promotes wellbeing, equips individuals with knowledge, and empowers communities to live healthier, stronger, and more productive lives.
At TICCS, religion is studied to foster spiritual growth, instill ethical values, and encourage understanding, tolerance, unity, and harmony among diverse communities.
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SVD Tamale hosts students from Taiwan who come to Ghana to engage in cultural exchange, community service, and academic programs.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Location: TICCS Tamale

The participants at Sheikhina Clinic include community members, health workers, and volunteers who come together to access medical services...
Date: Monday, November 14, 2025
Location: Sheikhina Clinic, Tamale
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Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies (TICCS), founded in 1983 by Fr. Jon Kirby, SVD, promotes deeper understanding of African culture for holistic human development.
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