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VIVEK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF CANADA

We are a registered Canadian charity committed to education, sustainable development and well-being in rural India and Metro Vancouver.

About
Vivek Canada

A registered Canadian charity since 2006. Committed to sustainable development and well-being.

 

Through education, clean water, and community engagement, we support underserved communities in rural India with the help of a strong network in
Metro Vancouver.

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Focus areas

Education

Free elementary schools in underserved regions in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, U.P. India

 

Water and sustainability

Access to clean drinking water in rural Rajasthan, India and sustainable solar energy solutions in U.P.

Gender equality

Women’s empowerment through skills, livelihoods, and
community initiatives

 

Community well-being

Programs that support connection, health, and engagement
across communities

Lasting change begins with community

Guided by the spirit of seva (selfless service) we work alongside communities to create meaningful and lasting change.

From rural villages in India to neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver, every effort is connected. Our work is rooted in dignity, opportunity, and
shared responsibility.

We believe lasting change happens when communities lead. Every initiative is locally informed, sustainable, and designed for long-term impact. As a registered Canadian charity, donations directly support our programs and partners on the ground.

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Advancing sustainable rural development in India

Since 2006, we have worked alongside communities around the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, supporting access to free elementary education and community-led development to improve health, sanitation and poverty reduction.

We partner with rural communities to create long-term solutions— from hiring local women teachers to supporting
livelihood initiatives.

In 2024, we expanded to the Banswara district of Rajasthan, improving access to clean and safe drinking water for families.

Rooted in Metro Vancouver

Our work begins at home.

 

In Metro Vancouver, our community of intergenerational volunteers (youth and seniors) bring our mission to life through events, engagement, and a shared purpose to
giving back.

Behind every number is a life changed.

2700

girls and boys completed elementary schooling

4

Elementary schools

1000

Solar lamps distributed to families in need

5

Women empowerment projects

500

people in rural Rajasthan with clean drinking water access

11,000+

Volunteer hours by Dawn to Dusk program participants since 2024

Make an impact

Support education. Enable access to clean drinking water. Strengthen communities, locally and globally.

Join our community

Get updates on our work in rural India and community initiatives in Metro Vancouver, including events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay engaged.
 

Contact Us

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Vivek Educational Foundation of Canada

A Canadian registered charity since 2006
Registered charitable number 80815 8679 RR0001

Address: PO Box 10003 Surrey, BC  V3T 0N7 Canada
Email:
vcanadaorg@gmail.com

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Organization in special consultative status with United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2025

Support our work by donating to vivekcanada.org today  

Member of the BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC), a network of organizations working in global development

We respectfully acknowledge that we are guests on the unceded traditional territories of the Stó:lō, Kwantlen, and Katzie Nations.

2006 - 2026  vivekcanada.org

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