About Sidhpur Foundation Canada
Sidhpur Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) incorporated under the laws of the Canada. The Foundation's programs primarily target communities originating from Sidhpur and surrounding rural areas of Northern Gujarat, India. Sidhpur Foundation programs are principally supported through donations and gifts received from the members of the Sidhpur community worldwide. Where appropriate, the Sidhpur Foundation creates partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, and international development agencies.
The objectives of Sidhpur Foundation of Canada are:
To advance educational status of the communities originating from Sidhpur and surrounding rural areas in Gujarat, India, residing in Canada, the United States of America, India, Pakistan and other countries (collectively, the “Sidhpur community”), regardless of religion, gender, caste, creed, and socio-economic status, by raising funds to provide loans or merit scholarships to students and scholars of the Sidhpur community worldwide who are planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree education, non-degree certificate programs, and vocational training in Canada or in the U.S as an international student;
To improve educational status and develop and pursue community resource development programs for the benefit of the Sidhpur community.
To enhance and promote cooperation and harmony between the Sidhpur community and other communities by providing outreach and assistance to individuals, institutions, and programs of other communities on behalf of the Sidhpur community from time to time.
To create an environment that enables and empowers members of the Sidhpur community through knowledge, technology, information, skills, and resources to help address their needs and problems for sustainable development.
Management
Sidhpur Foundation has its head office in Guelph, Ontario. The Foundation's programs are run and managed by a network of dedicated volunteers worldwide. The policies of the Foundation are set by the Board of Directors. The Foundation has program coordinators in every region of the world where the Sidhpur community resides. Program coordinators serve as focal points for community members to obtain assistance and support from Sidhpur Foundation. Sidhpur Foundation programs are primarily supported through the donations and gifts received from the members of Sidhpur community worldwide. The foundation has a fundraising/resource committee to assist in the fundraising and community relations activities.