About us
Established in 1969, we provide vital support to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities in Nepal. We enable people to live with dignity by delivering essential financial and medical aid and work with local communities to provide access to clean water and education.
Who are the Gurkhas?
The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army (or the Indian Army), and for the last 200 years have committed themselves to the service of the British Crown. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good-natured
in daily life. To this day, they remain renowned for their loyalty, professionalism and bravery.
Our Work in Nepal
We operate through 19 Area Welfare Centres spread across traditional Gurkha recruiting areas in Nepal, as well as 1 in India, and have around 400 staff working in the region.
- Supporting Impoverished Gurkhas We deliver a package of care to Gurkha veterans and widows. Our Pensioner Support Teams journey into the hills of Nepal on motorbikes, in 4x4 vehicles and on-foot to pay them a pension, check their health and deliver medication in their own homes.
- Medical Aid We provide an international standard of healthcare and medication to Gurkha veterans and their families living in Nepal. We do this through our regional medical clinics, via home visits by specialist staff and by arranging subsidised treatment at carefully selected national hospitals.
- Residential Homes Our two Residential Homes provide round-the-clock care to Gurkha veterans and widows who would otherwise struggle to live alone. With no comparable facility in Nepal, they set the standard of care.
- Clean Water And Sanitation Our water projects bring clean water and sanitation to remote communities in Nepal. We install individual tap stands and toilets to households and schools. By ensuring a safe water source and providing a comprehensive education programme on the importance of sanitation we see sharp drops in water-borne diseases.
- School Projects Our schools’ programme builds, repairs and improves schools in remote regions of Nepal and in turn provides access to education and a better future for Nepali children.
If you would like to find out more about our work in Nepal and our fundraising activities, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any queries you can contact us via email or telephone our office on 01722 323955.
