About Us – SEVA International Charitable Foundation (SICF)

Our Vision

We, at SEVA International Charitable Foundation (SICF) believe in working towards a society where those who have the means and motivation to provide aid – be it financial, or support in kind- can reach those in need. We believe that the most vulnerable members of Canadian society are deserving of relief and advocacy, and that those who need help, should receive help.

Through giving, we hope to plant the seeds of positivity, hope and generosity, inspiring others in our great community to do the same.

Core Purposes

SICF Will Provide Healthcare for Those in Need

We will ensure that prescription medicines reach children and families who require them, but cannot afford them. We will also provide funds hospitals and community health centres that are in need of life-enhancing/life-saving equipment and improved infrastructure.

In Ontario, approximately 9% of prescriptions remain unfilled due to the cost (Wellesley Institute, 2015)

SICF Will Support Animal Advocacy Groups Worldwide

We believe that animals are important members of our global community. Serving animals whose welfare is at stake, elevates our humanity by ultimately helping us to become more humane. SICF will provide donations to groups who provide aid to animals who are suffering as a result of natural disasters, over-hunting or abuse.

SICF Will Fund Grants and Scholarships for Economically Vulnerable Students Attending Postsecondary Programs

SICF believes that supporting our youth’s education not only means a better life for them, but stronger communities all around. Everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their talents, and the larger society deserves the chance to become stronger as a result.

Virtually every year, the cost of tuition in Canada increases (The Daily, Statistics Canada, 2014), putting further strain on low income families and individuals, who struggle to pay for University and College educations.
Local in our scope, but global in our perspective, SICF will also provide aid outside of Canada in special circumstances or in the case of large scale catastrophes.

Our Mission

By distributing donations to trusted charities and organizations, and hosting annual fundraising events, SICF endeavours to enhance the well-being of those who are the most vulnerable. Adopting a broad scope, we work across several sectors of our local, national and international communities.

Core Functions

SICF Will Fund Grants and Scholarships for Economically Vulnerable Students Attending Postsecondary Programs

Annual Banquet

SICF’s yearly banquet will provide a lively and entertaining setting where SICF organizers and guests can raise awareness around SICF and our partners, discuss future initiatives, and fundraise. This event will also be a time to celebrate the hard work of those involved with making SICF a strong and effective organization.

Our Values

Quite simply, we are motivated by compassion for people and animals whose well-being is at risk. Whether they are suffering from lack of opportunity, isolation, or limited access to technological advances in health care, SICF would like to extend hope to those who need it in the form of tangible support.

Our core values are comprised of:

Collaboration: There is no community, let alone a strong community without teamwork.
Progress: We believe that change is possible, and that each of us hold the potential to help each other thrive as individuals and as a community.
Sustainability: We are committed to developing private/public partnerships that can create ongoing charitable revenue to do good in our community.
Altruism: We value actively caring for the well-being of others.
Kindness: Kindness is a value that we believe should be practiced in everyday life. It is perspective through which we view the world.

Our History

We are a small, diverse group of professionals working in Toronto. Coming from pharmaceutical, philanthropy, financial and marketing backgrounds, we each bring a unique, yet complementary set of skills and perspectives to the organization. Uniting us, is our shared belief in giving back to the communities – both local and global- that have helped shape our own successes. We are also motivated by the principles of Seva, as we believe that aid and support should be provided selflessly, and generously.

Our foundation will be instrumental in mobilizing the distribution of hard-earned dollars to credible charities who embody Seva’s principles.