MISSION & HISTORY.
OUR
PROCESS.
In 2006, Vivek Canada became an incorporated and registered charitable society in British Columbia, Canada. The Foundation member volunteers at that time, nearing retirement from their professions in Canada, India and the U.K., wanted to help those less fortunate.
As an experienced professional group, we are committed to an integrated and grass-roots approach towards rural development projects.
We believe that vibrant rural economies are vital not only to eradicate poverty but also in the foundation for global peace, security and quality of life for all.
Since 2006, we have 4 elementary schools in Puranpur Tehsil, Pilibhit District, U.P. India in operation: Dhaka Chant, Khirkia Bargadia, Nai Colony, and Rahul Nagar. 1120 girls and boys have completed elementary schooling.
Since 2013, we have distributed over 500 solar lamps to families in need.
2015: All the thatched roof huts at our schools were converted in to concrete all-weather lockable rooms.
2018: We started a new school in Rahul Nagar to accommodate over 100 students.
Phase I
The government of Uttar Pradesh with the help of the World Bank, has started the 'Education for all' program. Under this initiative, the children are getting free school uniforms, stipend, school supplies and midday meals as well. Inspite of all this assistance, there are some communities in the state, which are left out because of political, economical or geographical reasons. Most of the remote areas in Puranpur are not well connected with rest of the District. The dirt roads going through the jungles, having risks of wild animals and dacoits are very real. There are no proper bridges to cross the mighty river Sharda. Small boats without any safety gear are the only means to cross the deep and swift river. Due to these hazards, most trained teachers are unwilling to teach in this region.
This is why Vivek Canada is establishing primary schools in these remote areas. So far, we have been able to operate elementary schools in the Musepur, Khirkia Bargadia, Rajan Colony, Dhaka Chant and Ramcote Villages.
The construction of a multipurpose building in Musepur has been completed.
Phase II
Education can only create awareness of issues but in order to develop and maintain self-sustainable rural communities it is imperative that the projects, which generate jobs, should be implemented. To reduce the rural poverty and to empower rural women small projects such as poultry and egg production and vegetable farming can be very useful provided we can assist them in the marketing of their produce in the nearby cities. Vivek Canada has planned these projects for phase II in the near future.
ALLEVIATING POVERTY.
As an experienced professional group, we are committed to an integrated and grass-roots approach towards rural development projects.
We believe that vibrant rural economies are vital not only to eradicate poverty but also in the foundation for global peace, security and quality of life for all.
OUR
TEAM.
Dr. Harmesh Sidher (President)
Mr. Anil Kumar (Vice President)
Mrs. Jasbir Hundal (Director) Mr. Madan Mohan Gupta (Secretary)
Mr. Rahul Sood (Treasurer)
Mr. Neeraj Kumar (Public Relations)
Mr. Narinder Markan (Director)
Mr. Sid Wong (Director)
Dr. Surinder Goswami - India
Dr. Jagdeep Khehra - UK
Dr. Darbari Sharma - Past Senior Advisor