Our work

Water, food and learning.

We support communities in building the skills and resources to meet their own water, food and learning needs. Our projects combine household water systems, food-growing and life-skills training, and education support. The 2026 water project is under way; the other areas below describe our planned activities.

A household water tank beside a home in Okhaldhunga
The 2026 FoVIN Canada water project. Photo: VIN.

Current project · Water security

Eleven household systems in Okhaldhunga.

The agreed 2026 scope combines 4,000-litre rainwater storage, household treatment, hygiene and garden support across five communities. The project budget is C$20,802.

Planned activity areas

These estimates describe the scale of work we plan for. They are not fixed-price donation packages or announcements of scheduled sessions.

Participants at a VIN workshop

Permaculture & food security

An estimated C$4,560 for a practical workshop in soil, water and household growing.

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Women in a VIN learning group

Life skills

An estimated C$800–C$1,000 for a small session shaped around local participants.

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A group taking part in a VIN education activity

Scholarships

An initial plan for two scholarships, with an approximate total budget of C$340.

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Program photographs show VIN’s earlier work, not completed activities of the Canadian charity. Photos: VIN.

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